Thread subject: Diptera.info :: unknown fly ...Tipulidae maybe?

Posted by fleabag on 29-04-2007 21:23
#1
Hi,

Please could anyone help to id this? found in rural sussex UK

thanks,

Noel.

Posted by cosmln on 29-04-2007 21:40
#2
Hi,

i think this is some Ptychopteridae, Ptychoptera.
i have posted one couple of days ago.

i hope this helps you,
cosmln

Posted by fleabag on 30-04-2007 02:09
#3
thanks cosminSmile i didnt find many pics with google,but i did find one that looks very similar.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 30-04-2007 09:50
#4
At the base of the right halter you can make out the branched-off stalk, characteristic for the family.