Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Dolichopodidae: Hercostomus cf. pokornyi

Posted by ESant on 15-01-2024 18:14
#1

Hello,

I photographed this fly near Passo delle Ciaresole (TN), Italy, 2300m a.s.l. on August 2nd 2023. I think it is a Dolichopodidae, but is it possible to identify its genus or species from these photos?

Thank you in advance,
Emanuele

Edited by ESant on 17-01-2024 14:18

Posted by ESant on 15-01-2024 18:14
#2

Photo 2:

Posted by ESant on 15-01-2024 18:14
#3

Photo 3:

Posted by Igor Grichanov on 17-01-2024 10:43
#4

Looks like Hercostomus pokornyi Mik, 1889: Wien. ent. Ztg. 8: 305 ** Type locality: Austria: Schneealpen, in Styria. Palaearctic: Austria, France, Switzerland, Italy.

Posted by ESant on 17-01-2024 14:18
#5

Interesting! Thank you so much!