Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Platypalpus ciliaris
Posted by olep on 20-02-2026 18:51
#1
This Brachycera was found in the Swedish mountains around +700m above sea level mid august 2025. Close to a small creek. Is it perhaps an Empididae? - and if so is it possible to say what subfamily or even genus it belongs to?
Wing about 4-6 mm head, thorax and feet are black.
Edited by olep on 28-02-2026 15:09
Posted by olep on 20-02-2026 18:51
#2
Wing 4-6 mm
Posted by olep on 20-02-2026 18:52
#3
Black head a bit different focus on the two photos
Posted by John Carr on 20-02-2026 19:20
#4
Subfamily Tachydromiinae
Posted by olep on 21-02-2026 10:53
#5
Many thank's John. I will look at this subfamily to see if I can get further
Best Regards Ole
Posted by igor on 22-02-2026 06:20
#6
Platypalpus ciliaris (Fallen)
Best wishes,
Igor Shamshev
Posted by olep on 28-02-2026 15:10
#7
Many thanks Igor for finding the name of the species
Best Regards Ole