Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Is this Peleteria varia? --> confirmed

Posted by Bernd Rottenburger on 21-10-2023 17:26
#1

I found this 12mm fly on a sidewalk in Germany, Baden Württemberg. Is this Peleteria varia?

Thank you very much and best regards
Bernd

Edited by Bernd Rottenburger on 21-10-2023 18:36

Posted by Bernd Rottenburger on 21-10-2023 17:28
#2

Bild 1

Posted by Bernd Rottenburger on 21-10-2023 17:28
#3

Bild 2

Edited by Bernd Rottenburger on 21-10-2023 17:29

Posted by eklans on 21-10-2023 17:39
#4

Hi Bernd, that's correct and I think it's a female - the current name is Peleteria iavana.

Posted by Bernd Rottenburger on 21-10-2023 18:34
#5

Hi Eric, thank you for your identification of this fly.

Best regards,
Bernd