Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Dilophus cf. bispinosus (COLOBO); SW Spain

Posted by Andre Burgers on 18-10-2020 15:56
#1
Good afternoon!

I have no idea about the identity of this Nematocera with horned "knees". Frown
Minas de Riotinto, lake, October 15, 2020.


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Edited by Andre Burgers on 22-10-2020 17:20

Posted by Andre Burgers on 18-10-2020 15:57
#2
2-nd photo:

Posted by John Carr on 18-10-2020 16:21
#3
Dilophus. Related to Bibio which has different ornaments on the front tibia.

Posted by Andre Burgers on 18-10-2020 16:27
#4
John Carr wrote:
Dilophus. Related to Bibio which has different ornaments on the front tibia.


John, you are a real Magister. TumbsUp

I Rejected Bibionidae because of the wing venation. Just looked different to me. Frown

Thanks!!!
Edited by Andre Burgers on 18-10-2020 16:40

Posted by Colobo on 19-10-2020 09:08
#5
Most probably Dilophus bispinosus according to the spines on anterior tibia.

Posted by Andre Burgers on 22-10-2020 17:19
#6
Good evening Colobo!

Thank you for the probable species. TumbsUp Good to know that the spines are an important characteristic.


¡Saludos!