Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Micropezidae

Posted by Martin on 02-07-2005 20:26
#1
Hello Diptera Fans!

Can you say me please, what genus or species this fly (Micropezidae) is? I made this photo on a window frame here in Bavaria. In Central Europe there should be 12 different species of Micropezidae but I don't know this one:

www.arcor.de/palb/alben/17/2259617/6331333938656161.jpg

This fly was about 3 mm long and I made this photo yesterday.

Thank you, Martin...

Posted by cthirion on 02-07-2005 23:00
#2
one Dolichopodidae!

Please PaulWink!

Posted by Paul Beuk on 03-07-2005 09:53
#3
Genus Medetera, they hunt a lot on tree trunks and other vertical surfaces. They suck their prey empty by sheer force, since they have no piercing mouthparts.

Posted by Martin on 03-07-2005 11:07
#4
Thank you!

But the species name is not definable by photo, or?
Edited by Martin on 03-07-2005 14:20

Posted by Paul Beuk on 03-07-2005 14:20
#5
It is a very large genus and many species can only reliably be identified by male genitalia (if at all). A real specialist might be able to pick out certain species, though.