Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Sepsis sp. (09.07.2025)
Posted by fatsemann on 21-11-2025 19:19
#1
Hello, is it possible to get an ID for this sepsis?
Sighted on 09.07.2025 in Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia in the garden. Body-size approximately 4 mm
Thank you.
Bernd
Edited by fatsemann on 21-11-2025 19:22
Posted by fatsemann on 21-11-2025 19:23
#2
#2
Edited by fatsemann on 21-11-2025 19:23
Posted by eklans on 22-11-2025 11:04
#3
I think it's a male
Sepsis cynipsea.
"Adult cynipsea can be recognised in the ♂ sex by the characteristically incised fore tibia."
Pont, Maier (2002) The Sepsidae (Diptera) of Europe
Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 22-11-2025 15:30
#4
Andrey Ozerov confirmed Eric's identification.
Posted by eklans on 22-11-2025 16:25
#5
Thank you very much, Nikita and Andrey - Sepsis are always a challenge for me!