Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Which fly (3,5 mm) in December? => Hybotidae / Platypalpus sp.

Posted by Markus Koschinsky on 22-12-2022 20:40
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Location: Germany, Northrhine-Westphalia, Rheine, 35 m above sea level, garden
Time: 22nd December, 2022
Photos: Markus Koschinsky
Body size: approx. 3,5 mm

Dear Forum,

this fly was found on the outside of a wooden garden house in the sunshine. Any thought what it could be?

Thanks,


Markus
Edited by Markus Koschinsky on 23-12-2022 13:27

Posted by Markus Koschinsky on 22-12-2022 20:41
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2nd picture

Posted by Markus Koschinsky on 22-12-2022 20:44
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3rd picture, grooming / preening (right word???)

Posted by Roger Thomason on 22-12-2022 21:09
#4
Platypalpus sp. Hybotidae

Posted by Markus Koschinsky on 22-12-2022 23:10
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Great! Thanks a lot!

Markus