Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Hercostomus to ID

Posted by kristobal21 on 25-05-2026 18:41
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I found this Dolichopodidae in my garden, in the west of France. I think it is an Hercostomus sp.. I have tried to use a key I found online (https://alpineentomology.pensoft.net/article/20463/) and it leads me to Hercostomus chetifer (fore tarsomere 2 longer than tarsomeres 3-5 combined).

Is it correct/plausible ?

Thank you !
www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos373/temp/Hercostomus_chetifer.jpg
www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos373/big/Hercostomus_chetifer2.jpg

Edited by kristobal21 on 25-05-2026 18:48