Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ceratopogonidae Forcipomyia bipunctata

Posted by DedeLab on 08-03-2025 09:07
#1
Hello,
This diptera was photographed in Plaine du Roussillon (Pyrénées-Orientales, France) on March 5, 2025 (altitude 69 m). Its size is about 3 to 4 mm.
Can we confirm Forcipomyia bipunctata, or are there other species that have the same habitus?

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos354/big/DSC_6029_DxO_1.jpg
ANDRE LABETAA : France : Ponteilla : 66300 : 05/03/2025
Altitude : 69 m - Taille : 3-4 mm environ.
Réf. : 354984

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos355/big/DSC_6019_DxO.jpg
ANDRE LABETAA : France : Ponteilla : 66300 : 28/02/2025
Altitude : 71 m - Taille : 3-4 mm environ
Réf. : 355009
Edited by DedeLab on 08-03-2025 20:23

Posted by Tony Irwin on 08-03-2025 13:37
#2
This looks OK for F. bipunctata, which is a common species found throughout Europe and North America. I do not know if there are similar species with which it can be confused, but I think you're safe to call this bipunctata.

Posted by DedeLab on 08-03-2025 14:11
#3
Thank you very much Tony !