Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Female Hammerschmidtia ferruginea? (4 pics)

Posted by Rupert Huber on 15-06-2023 14:37
#1

Hi all!

Just to remove my last few doubts: Am I right with Hammerschmidtia ferruginea? (Female is clear, size fits)

15.6.2023, Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ainringer Moos (high moor) near Freilassing, ~430 m a.s.l., coordinates 47.83033, 12.92193

Edited by Rupert Huber on 15-06-2023 14:38

Posted by Rupert Huber on 15-06-2023 14:37
#2

2nd pic

Posted by Rupert Huber on 15-06-2023 14:37
#3

3rd pic

Posted by Rupert Huber on 15-06-2023 14:38
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4th pic

Posted by treebeard on 06-07-2023 22:52
#5

I think you are right. Sometimes it is difficult to tell Hammerschmidtia from some Brachyopa species, but Hammerschmidtia should have a longer body, which your specimen has. There should be also some differences in venation of wings, but I am not able to see it when wings folded.

Posted by Rupert Huber on 09-07-2023 09:46
#6

Thanks Treebeard!
This longer abdomen was my hint, too, the Brachyopas always look much shorter (I know only from pictures).

Posted by Karsten Thomsen on 13-07-2023 23:24
#7

I agree that the slender abdomen is very different from what you find in Brachyopa. Can't se any other option than Hammerschmidtia.

Posted by Rupert Huber on 18-07-2023 10:08
#8

Thanks for confirming, Karsten!