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Ephydridae: Parydra littoralis
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Posted on 09-11-2023 04:17
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Hi,
On October 2nd, a large flock of Ephydrids gathered around a water-filled rut in a wood in southern Brandenburg. I tried hard to take good pictures, but it wasn't easy. Still, I'm hoping for Tony's experience - maybe he can recognize a species. The face appears to be barely hairy, the feet are apparently red, the halters are yellow, and there are a few light spots on the dark wings.
Thanks in advance, Sundew
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Some more pics.
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And the last ones.
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Parydra littoralis. Note the middle tibia has silvery patches at the base, apex and middle.
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Now that you say it, I see these silvery spots! The hind tibiae seem to have them, too. There were so many reflections from the flash that I wasn't sure if the spots were real. Another new Ephydrid for me, that's nice. Thank you so much!
 
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