Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Fly with yellow boots in forest - Polyporivora picta

Posted by AdrianBothe on 26-05-2021 20:15
#1

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

Edited by AdrianBothe on 29-05-2021 13:19

Posted by AdrianBothe on 26-05-2021 20:17
#2

here is a picture of the "boots"

Posted by AdrianBothe on 26-05-2021 20:18
#3

here is another view showing the head

Posted by Xespok on 26-05-2021 20:44
#4

Platypezidae, others will know more.

Posted by sbushes on 27-05-2021 01:17
#5

Polyporivora sp gets my vote :)

Posted by Paul Beuk on 27-05-2021 08:11
#6

P. picta, female

Posted by AdrianBothe on 29-05-2021 13:27
#7

Thank you sbushes and Paul! :)