Small World Discoveries
by Tony Enticknap - tickspics
Taking a close look at insects and other small species that can be found in and around East Dorset and the New Forest ...
Dolichopodidae
Long-legged Flies (2)
DIPTERA > BRACHYCERA | Higher Diptera
EREMONEURA > Empidoidea > Dolichopodidae (308 species)
(subfamilies: Achalcinae, Diaphorinae, Dolichopodinae, Hydrophorinae, Medeterinae, Neurigoninae, Rhaphiinae, Sciapodinae and Sympycinae)
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Following on from the previous page where I've featured the species that I've managed to get identified or, at least, partially identified, this page effectively acts as a 'photo gallery' for a few of my favourite shots of individuals that either can't, or have not yet been, identified.
New page, Nov.24 (v.1)
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Dolichopodidae sp. - undetermined
Lower Bagmore, Bradninch, South Devon | Sept.24
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Dolichopus sp.
Kitt's Grave (woodland), East Dorset | May 22
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Dolichopus sp. (female)
Garston Wood, Cranborne Chase, East Dorset | June 24
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Dolichopodidae sp. - undetermined
Garston Wood, Cranborne Chase, East Dorset | July 22
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Dolichopodidae sp. - undetermined
Oxey Lagoon, Lymington, Hants. | Aug.24
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Dolichopodidae sp. - possibly Dolichopus
Stour Meadows (pond), Blandford, Dorset | Sept.24
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Dolichopodidae sp. - undetermined
Slop Bog, Ferndown, East Dorset | May 22
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Dolichopodidae sp. - undetermined
Holt Heath (pond), Higher Row, East Dorset | June 24
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Dolichopus sp.
Three Legged Cross (garden), East Dorset | Aug.24
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Dolichopus sp. (female)
Garston Wood, Cranborne Chase, East Dorset | June 24
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Dolichopodidae sp. - undetermined
Martin Down NNR (southern sector), Hants. | Aug.24
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Dolichopus sp.
Three Legged Cross (garden), East Dorset | Aug.24
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Dolichopodidae sp. - possibly Dolichopus
Stour Meadows (pond), Blandford, Dorset | Sept.24
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Dolichopus sp.
Sovell Down (hedgerow), Gussage St.Michael, East Dorset | June 24