Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Melinda sp.? --> Melinda viridicyanea

Posted by Reimund Ley on 30-08-2025 12:36
#1
olease help to identify this 5-7mm fly.
Could it be Melinda sp.?
Found in Germany, Northrhine-Westfalia, Datteln, altitude 50m, 14. 7. 2025
Sorry, only this shot.


Greetings

Angelika/Reimund
Edited by Reimund Ley on 30-08-2025 18:41

Posted by eklans on 30-08-2025 16:17
#2
From what I see I think male M. viridicyanea is it.

Posted by Reimund Ley on 30-08-2025 18:41
#3
Hallo Eric,


thanks for your help and identification,
we call this fly Melinda viridicyanea.


greetings

Angelika/Reimund