Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ephydridae: Hecamede cf. granifera (Mauritius)

Posted by ESant on 29-06-2024 15:12
#1

Hello,

I photographed this fly on the seashore in Balaclava, Mauritius, on April 21st 2024. I think it is an Ephydridae, but is it possible to identify its genus or species from these photos?

Thank you in advance,
Emanuele

Edited by ESant on 30-06-2024 16:54

Posted by ESant on 29-06-2024 15:13
#2

Photo 2:

Posted by ESant on 29-06-2024 15:13
#3

Photo 3:

Posted by ESant on 29-06-2024 15:13
#4

Photo 4:

Posted by Tony Irwin on 30-06-2024 16:04
#5

This is a species of Hecamede. As far as I am aware, the only Hecamede recorded from Mauritius is H. granifera.

Posted by ESant on 30-06-2024 16:53
#6

Thank you very much Tony!