Thread subject: Diptera.info :: bristly fly from Leipzig => Phyto melanocephala
Posted by Maik Hausotte on 20-05-2021 13:09
#1
Hello!
Is it possible to identify this fly from May 18, 2021 (from Leipzig, Saxony, Germany)?
Thanks for your help,
Maik
Edited by Maik Hausotte on 21-05-2021 16:44
Posted by eklans on 20-05-2021 13:33
#2
Hi Maik, it's a Rhinophoridae - I think a Rhinophora lepida.
Edited by eklans on 20-05-2021 13:34
Posted by Maik Hausotte on 20-05-2021 16:02
#3
Hi Eric,
I am very excited! Many many thanks.
Best regards,
Maik
Posted by Zeegers on 21-05-2021 12:19
#4
The petiole in the wing is a bit short. The abdominal pattern fits male Rhinophora lepida, but it is a female. Also, it is too early in the year for Rhinophora.
Head profile and hairs on parafacial suggests female Phyto, in which case it should be melanocephala.
Theo
Posted by Maik Hausotte on 21-05-2021 16:44
#5
Thank you very much for the help.
Best regards,
Maik