Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Hybos femoratus
Posted by olep on 17-10-2025 08:09
#1
This Brachycera was found in the Swedish mountains (altitude about +700m above sea level) July 2025 in a dense spruce forest close to a small ditch. It has been preserved in alcohol so the colors have changed a bit compared to the natural ones.
Is it possible to say what genus it could be so I could start looking for a key. Could it perhaps be a Empidoidea?
Not sure why this post ended up in Asilidea forum, perhaps my profile is linked to that?
Edited by olep on 17-10-2025 18:46
Posted by olep on 17-10-2025 08:10
#2
Wing about 6-9 mm
Posted by olep on 17-10-2025 08:12
#3
The backbones with large "spikes" and red tarsus
The front bones (image under) are red but with darker tarsus, large double claws
Posted by olep on 17-10-2025 08:13
#4
Head
Posted by olep on 17-10-2025 08:15
#5
Back end on the left (female?) - Head close on the right
Posted by eklans on 17-10-2025 11:31
#6
I think it's a female
Hybos femoratus (Hybotidae)
Posted by olep on 17-10-2025 18:45
#7
Many thank's for your help Eric, I agree with your suggestion
Best Regards Ole