This is in no way all of them but I pinned a TON of Dolichopodid flies. It was something like 175 Dolichs vs 25 non-Dolichs, Diptera or otherwise. The next most common family was Muscidae with around three individuals. Forgive my approximations, it’s been a minute haha.
August 26, 2026 at 9:30 PM
This is in no way all of them but I pinned a TON of Dolichopodid flies. It was something like 175 Dolichs vs 25 non-Dolichs, Diptera or otherwise. The next most common family was Muscidae with around three individuals. Forgive my approximations, it’s been a minute haha.
I photographed a sequence of this little #dolichopodid fly, seemingly #airDrumming to their favorite music. My guess is, it's not jazz, not classical, more likely #metal...
#badPuns #macrophotography #macro #photography #insects #animatedgif #gifs
#badPuns #macrophotography #macro #photography #insects #animatedgif #gifs
August 25, 2026 at 2:29 AM
I photographed a sequence of this little #dolichopodid fly, seemingly #airDrumming to their favorite music. My guess is, it's not jazz, not classical, more likely #metal...
#badPuns #macrophotography #macro #photography #insects #animatedgif #gifs
#badPuns #macrophotography #macro #photography #insects #animatedgif #gifs
Either I wore this dolichopodid out, or he became accustomed to my flash! Still just got 1 shot! http://t.co/nk3K3nzDjM
November 24, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Either I wore this dolichopodid out, or he became accustomed to my flash! Still just got 1 shot! http://t.co/nk3K3nzDjM
I was really proud of my coccinellid-that-turned-into-Cypherotylus but then I saw Andrea’s dolichopodid
July 1, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I was really proud of my coccinellid-that-turned-into-Cypherotylus but then I saw Andrea’s dolichopodid
Obligatory dolichopodid, presumed Condylostylus
June 16, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Obligatory dolichopodid, presumed Condylostylus
A DOLICHOPODID NO LESS!! Slam dunk!
June 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM
A DOLICHOPODID NO LESS!! Slam dunk!
Aha! Found an ID for the blue fly. sown.com.au/dolichopodid...
October 17, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Aha! Found an ID for the blue fly. sown.com.au/dolichopodid...
Long legged fly - dolichopodid
December 2, 2024 at 2:13 AM
Long legged fly - dolichopodid
Wildlife Group highlights yesterday for me at New England near Highley were Enoicyla pusilla, Land Caddis, a very localised critter and a top find by the vac samplers. The more common, but rather fine fly, Liancalus virens was also new for me. #ukwildlife @dipteristsforum.bsky.social
February 27, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Wildlife Group highlights yesterday for me at New England near Highley were Enoicyla pusilla, Land Caddis, a very localised critter and a top find by the vac samplers. The more common, but rather fine fly, Liancalus virens was also new for me. #ukwildlife @dipteristsforum.bsky.social
It was a cool dolichopodid from a few weeks ago.
I really like these flies, but they are always moving. It's a challenge to get decent pictures, haha.
Have a good one, y'all.
#macro #insects #diptera #dolichopodidae #insectosdemexico
I really like these flies, but they are always moving. It's a challenge to get decent pictures, haha.
Have a good one, y'all.
#macro #insects #diptera #dolichopodidae #insectosdemexico
April 5, 2025 at 3:27 PM
It was a cool dolichopodid from a few weeks ago.
I really like these flies, but they are always moving. It's a challenge to get decent pictures, haha.
Have a good one, y'all.
#macro #insects #diptera #dolichopodidae #insectosdemexico
I really like these flies, but they are always moving. It's a challenge to get decent pictures, haha.
Have a good one, y'all.
#macro #insects #diptera #dolichopodidae #insectosdemexico
Dolichopodid fly, buzzing around a rose leaf.
August 28, 2023 at 4:13 PM
Dolichopodid fly, buzzing around a rose leaf.
The dolichopodid fly Dolichopus wahlbergi, showing its plumed mid tarsus used in courtship display. Photographed at Marden.
May 27, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The dolichopodid fly Dolichopus wahlbergi, showing its plumed mid tarsus used in courtship display. Photographed at Marden.
The silvery dolichopodid fly Argyra leucocephala at Higher Moors, St Mary's #Scilly 19 Sept 2023. The reflective sheen of the males makes them stand out when doing their courtship display flight in dappled shade.
January 16, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The silvery dolichopodid fly Argyra leucocephala at Higher Moors, St Mary's #Scilly 19 Sept 2023. The reflective sheen of the males makes them stand out when doing their courtship display flight in dappled shade.
3. Philonicus albiceps (Dune Robberfly), 14th July, 1991, South Gare & Coatham Sands SSSI, North East Yorks. A common robberfly of sand dunes all around the UK coasts, where it preys on a range of invertebrates (in this case a dolichopodid fly).
February 1, 2026 at 11:18 AM
3. Philonicus albiceps (Dune Robberfly), 14th July, 1991, South Gare & Coatham Sands SSSI, North East Yorks. A common robberfly of sand dunes all around the UK coasts, where it preys on a range of invertebrates (in this case a dolichopodid fly).
Look at this freaky local Dolichopodid. Someone come get yo mans
April 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Look at this freaky local Dolichopodid. Someone come get yo mans
These small Dolichopodid flies are super. When the light catches them they look like silver flashes as they dart about over dark soil. This is Argyra; it can't be identified to species from a photo. Taken at Aqualate.
April 23, 2026 at 6:16 AM
These small Dolichopodid flies are super. When the light catches them they look like silver flashes as they dart about over dark soil. This is Argyra; it can't be identified to species from a photo. Taken at Aqualate.
I think this is a Dolichopodid fly. They are super tiny, active, and beautiful- they are garden friends because many species are known to be predators of things like aphids. Glittering tiny gems running around on a leaf. I love seeing them. This fly family occurs worldwide, look for them on leaves!
August 15, 2023 at 12:27 PM
I think this is a Dolichopodid fly. They are super tiny, active, and beautiful- they are garden friends because many species are known to be predators of things like aphids. Glittering tiny gems running around on a leaf. I love seeing them. This fly family occurs worldwide, look for them on leaves!
Should be good for all who want to identifly those long-legged Dolichopodid flies.
Excellent! It's here and available to order from RES/CABI; the eagerly anticipated volume - years in the making - British Dolichopodidae. Really looking forward to having this sat on my desk. A colossal achievement by Martin.
February 2, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Should be good for all who want to identifly those long-legged Dolichopodid flies.
Do, a dolichopodid, a long-legged fly
June 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Do, a dolichopodid, a long-legged fly
@TanypteraGary @tanyptera hello, is Friday’s dolichopodid workshop now fully booked? Only came across it while browsing @DipteristsForum earlier
November 17, 2024 at 12:37 PM
@TanypteraGary @tanyptera hello, is Friday’s dolichopodid workshop now fully booked? Only came across it while browsing @DipteristsForum earlier
I am thrilled to have been accepted into some very cool "sciency" and "artsy" feeds. To celebrate it, I will post some photos from an exposition I was selected for in my area.
The first one is this pretty green Dolichopodid fly.
#Bugsky #SciArt #Macrophotography #Photography #Diptera #Iridescence.
The first one is this pretty green Dolichopodid fly.
#Bugsky #SciArt #Macrophotography #Photography #Diptera #Iridescence.
November 30, 2024 at 11:24 PM
I am thrilled to have been accepted into some very cool "sciency" and "artsy" feeds. To celebrate it, I will post some photos from an exposition I was selected for in my area.
The first one is this pretty green Dolichopodid fly.
#Bugsky #SciArt #Macrophotography #Photography #Diptera #Iridescence.
The first one is this pretty green Dolichopodid fly.
#Bugsky #SciArt #Macrophotography #Photography #Diptera #Iridescence.