Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Otites ruficeps?

Posted by Volker on 16-05-2023 10:18
#1

Hello,

this beauty was flying around among the grasses in my garden two days ago. It was quite big, but I can't say the measurements, it took off. Can you say something about the species?
Germany, Saarland, Bexbach, Garden, Absolute Altitude 250 m, 14.05.2023

Greetings, Volker

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Edited by Volker on 16-05-2023 10:19

Posted by Nosferatumyia on 16-05-2023 13:14
#2

Judging from the coloration of legs, Otites porca Latreille 1804.
It is not surprising because it occurs on the trans-Rhein Germany. I know it for instance from Karlsruhe.
Otherwise, it is common throughout France and Northern Italy.

Posted by Volker on 16-05-2023 16:40
#3

Hi Nosferatumyia,

Thank you for the determination |t

Volker

Edited by Volker on 16-05-2023 16:40