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Fly with yellow boots in forest - Polyporivora picta
AdrianBothe
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Posted on 26-05-2021 19:15
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Dear all,
on 10/13/2020 I found this fly in the forest in Berlin, Germany sitting on a fallen tree of Fagus sylvatica.
Do you know the species? Many thanks in advance.
Best,
Adrian
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here is a picture of the "boots"
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here is another view showing the head
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Platypezidae, others will know more.
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Polyporivora sp gets my vote Smile
 
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P. picta, female
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Thank you sbushes and Paul! Smile
 
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