Sciapus longulus
3-4mm. Sciapus are slim and long-legged flies, most have a metallic green body. S. longulus has a metallic green abdomen, thorax and frons with little pale dusting. The face is shining silvery white. It has a fringe of long, pale setae on the underside of the front femora.
Other Sciapus species.
- 3-4mm.
- Front tarsi unmodified in males.
- Metallic green abdomen, thorax and frons (may be slightly dusted).
- Face is shining silvery white.
- Long, pale setae on the underside of the front femora.
June - August
Widespread but not common.
Rare or under-recorded.
David Nicholls
Lodge Farm, Hoby
08 July 2024
David Nicholls
Lodge Farm, Hoby
08 July 2024
David Nicholls
Lodge Farm, Hoby
08 July 2024
shining white face
David Nicholls
Lodge Farm, Hoby
08 July 2024
long, pale setae under the front femora
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- 08/07/2024 (Nicholls, David)
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