Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Hybos culiciformis (Hybotidae)

Posted by Juergen Peters on 30-08-2007 23:19
#1
Hello!

I found this 5 mm small fly yesterday on a meadow with apple trees near a forest (Ostwestfalen/Germany). Suddenfly it took off, flew a small circle, and when it returned, it had captured a small midge.
Later I also saw two of this species mating (unfortunately no photos).

Is it Hybos culiciformis (on the photos in the gallery H. femoratus does not have all black legs)? Thanks in advance!
Edited by Juergen Peters on 31-08-2007 18:26

Posted by Juergen Peters on 30-08-2007 23:20
#2
Another picture.

Posted by Juergen Peters on 30-08-2007 23:20
#3
With prey.

Posted by amalia_raluca on 31-08-2007 07:46
#4
It's seems to me too, but I'm a not a specialist, I'm based on what I have seen on the net. Let's wait...

Best wishes
Amalia

Posted by Paul Beuk on 31-08-2007 10:14
#5
Correct.

Posted by Juergen Peters on 31-08-2007 16:33
#6
Hello, Amalia and Paul!

Many thanks for your confirmations!