Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Dolichopodidae, Sciapodinae
#1
Hello from Thailand. 14 Nov, 7-8mm.
I hope this large male with visible weapon on middle leg may be theoreticaly ID till species.
And practicaly?
If not, nice fly anyway
Nikita
#2
Hello, Nikita!
I have no idea about the species, just want to express my admiration for this wonderful photo and wonderful fly
#3
Hi Nikita - great shot! Getting the body and the middle leg in focus is what we come to expect of you!
We are all looking forward to your trip to Thailand. Have fun!
#5
thailand? You travel a lot!!!
Fabulous Dolichopodidae! photograph some spiders, please.
Posted by
conopid on 15-11-2006 09:59
#6
That's an excellent shot of a fabulous fly!
Posted by
Xespok on 15-11-2006 10:00
#7
Very similar species occur en masse in Japan. As far as I know they are Sciapus spp. There are many similar species unfortunately.
#8
Hi, Nikita!
Good start. This is a representative of quite numerous in Australasia genus Chrysosoma, most probably leucopogon group of species. The midleg is rather species-specific. Unfortunately, taxonomists professional in Oriental Dolis are still not registered here.
Best wishes,
Igor.
#9
Thank you for your messages about photo, nice fly, not photografer.
Thank you Igor, Chrysosoma cf leucopogon! (Asislidsae-like name, doesn't it?).
Nikita
#10
Thank you all.
Thank you Igor.
Chrysosoma cf leucopogon! (Very Asilidae name!)
Nikita
#11
Chrysosoma leucopogon group of many species, but certainly not Chrysosoma leucopogon.
Igor.