Dolichopus festivus

5-7mm. A typical Dolichopus species with a metallic green body. See ID Guidance: for detail.

Other Dolichopus species.

• 5-7mm.
• Yellow legs but with the tip of the hind tibia darkened.
• Pale post-ocular hairs (in the lower half).
• 1st segment of hind tarsus with 2 dorsal bristles.
• 1st segment of mid tarsus with 1 dorsal bristle.
• 3rd antennal segment partly pale
• Front coxa with dark hairs on the dorsal surface

Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required, and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters.

Favours damp areas.

May to late August.

Found throughout England & Wales, scarce in Scotland.

Records of Dolichopus festivus are widely scattered in Leicestershire and Rutland being one of the more common species of the genus locally.