Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ephydridae? --> Lauxaniidae, Calliopum aeneum

Posted by Bernd Rottenburger on 19-10-2023 13:59
#1

I spotted this fly on leaves in Germany, Baden Württemberg on the forest path. Can the fly be identified?

Thank you and best regards
Bernd

Edited by Bernd Rottenburger on 19-10-2023 22:04

Posted by Bernd Rottenburger on 19-10-2023 13:59
#2

Bild 2

Posted by John Carr on 19-10-2023 14:26
#3

Lauxaniidae, Calliopum.

Unlike Ephydridae, Lauxaniidae normally have two strong reclinate fronto-orbital bristles.

Posted by Bernd Rottenburger on 19-10-2023 14:32
#4

Hi John,
Thank you for your explanation and correction.

Best regards,
Bernd

Posted by Juergen Peters on 19-10-2023 20:46
#5

Hello,

with this greenish touch it should be Calliopum aeneum.

Posted by Bernd Rottenburger on 19-10-2023 22:03
#6

Hello Jürgen,
Thank you very much for your identification.

Best regards,
Bernd