Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Heleomyzidae? --> Heleomyza cf. modesta

Posted by Joerg Schneider on 20-02-2025 21:47
#1
Horse manure dump in St. Anton in Tirol/Austria, fresh dung delivered regularly and full of flies. Next to Sphaerocera curvipes I saw hundreds of these fly which look very similar to me. All 3-4mm. Difficult to take photos, but I hope you can give me some advice. Thank you so much, Jörg
Edited by Joerg Schneider on 21-02-2025 17:15

Posted by Joerg Schneider on 20-02-2025 21:47
#2
Different view

Posted by Joerg Schneider on 20-02-2025 21:48
#3
Different fly

Posted by Joerg Schneider on 20-02-2025 21:48
#4
Different fly

Posted by Joerg Schneider on 20-02-2025 21:48
#5
Different fly

Posted by Joerg Schneider on 20-02-2025 21:49
#6
(Poor) size comparison

Posted by Andrzej on 21-02-2025 00:39
#7
Heleomyza cf. modesta

Posted by Joerg Schneider on 21-02-2025 17:14
#8
Again, I am very grateful for your help!