#1
Hello!
I never saw such small Empidae (about 5-7 mm) here in Ostwestfalen/Germany (photo taken yesterday). Nevertheless they showed the same behaviour as the larger species. This couple had made a gigantic prey, an Ephemerid subimago (maybe Baetis). which was bigger than the two together. Is it possible to tell something about the Empidae genus? Thanks in advance!
#2
It is possible to tell something about the genus: it is a species of
Rhamphomyia (longish proboscis, no fork in R4+5). There are not many species that have such conspicuous greyish dusting but I will not hazard a guess to what species it really is.
Nice to see a picture with such a large prey.
#3
Hello, Paul!
Paul Beuk wrote:
It is possible to tell something about the genus: it is a species of Rhamphomyia (longish proboscis, no fork in R4+5). There are not many species that have such conspicuous greyish dusting but I will not hazard a guess to what species it really is.
Thanks! The genus is sufficient enough for me.