Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Platypezidae: Platypeza consobrina? (18.10.25) --> Protoclythia modesta
Posted by Juergen Peters on 23-10-2025 19:48
#1
Hello,
a 3 mm fly running around on Sycamore leaves in our courtyard (northwest Germany). Could it be a female of
Platypeza consobrina?
Edited by Juergen Peters on 25-10-2025 18:27
Posted by Juergen Peters on 23-10-2025 19:49
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Pic #2
Posted by Juergen Peters on 23-10-2025 19:49
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Pic #3
Posted by Juergen Peters on 23-10-2025 19:49
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Pic #4
Posted by eklans on 25-10-2025 10:25
#5
Difficult:
Platypeza consobrina has no dark triangle on tergite 5 (P. fasciata has but all legs a black) - what about
Protoclythia modesta, 1st tarsomere hind leg is the longest...
Posted by Juergen Peters on 25-10-2025 18:27
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Thanks a lot Eric, especially for the hint regarding the black triangle on tergite 5. I don't have any key for the family.