Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Rhinophoridae ID

Posted by ESant on 14-01-2026 13:53
#1

Hello,

I photographed this small fly in the Supramonte Mountains, Sardinia (NU), Italy, 1190m a.s.l. on May 14th 2025. I think it is a Rhinophoridae, but is it possible to identify its genus or species based on these photos? Unfortunately I don't have additional shots, it was quite small and moved quickly between the rocks.

Thank you in advance,
Emanuele

Posted by ESant on 14-01-2026 13:53
#2

Photo 2:

Posted by eklans on 14-01-2026 14:26
#3

This looks like Melanophora roralis (if there's not a resembling one in Sardegna).

Edited by eklans on 14-01-2026 14:27