Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Sphaerocera curvipes? SW Spain

Posted by Andre Burgers on 31-08-2025 14:56
#1

Yesterday evening this Sphaerocerid fly made a beauty stop on my wall in Minas de Riotinto.

The third leg made me think of Sphaerocera curvipes, but of course without certainty.

Is this attempt to ID in the right direction?

Thanks!
André

Posted by Andre Burgers on 31-08-2025 14:57
#2

2-nd:

Posted by eklans on 02-09-2025 12:06
#3

I think your fly is one of the Copromyzinae - vein Cua1 does not reach the wing margin.
Unfortunately I could not find a resembling one yet. Lotophila atra is a bit similar, but has dark legs...

Posted by Andre Burgers on 02-09-2025 13:17
#4

Hi Erick!

Yes, the legs are the "problem". The only species I found with these legs was S. curvipes, but I didn't consider other characteristics. :S

And no, it isn't very atra.

Thanks! |t

Edited by Andre Burgers on 02-09-2025 13:20