Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ochthera mantis ?

Posted by GAREL Jean-Michel on 21-01-2026 12:12
#1
Hi,
this Ephydridae looks like Ochthera mantis. Do you agree with my suggestion ? All my thanks for your expertise.
www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos362/big/Ochthera%20schembrii.jpg
Jean-Michel GAREL : France : Brannay : 89150 : 22/07/2025
Altitude : NR - Taille : 6 environ
Réf. : 362139

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos362/big/O.%20schembrii5%20220725.jpg
Jean-Michel GAREL : France : Brannay : 89150 : 22/07/2025
Altitude : NR - Taille : 6 environ
Réf. : 362140

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos362/big/O.%20schembrii%20220725.jpg
Jean-Michel GAREL : France : Brannay : 89150 : 22/07/2025
Altitude : NR - Taille : 6 environ
Réf. : 362141
Edited by GAREL Jean-Michel on 21-01-2026 13:40

Posted by Tony Irwin on 21-01-2026 12:21
#2
The abdominal dusting pattern fits Ochthera manicata better.

Posted by GAREL Jean-Michel on 21-01-2026 13:41
#3
All my thanks Tony for your quick reply.
Greetings, Jean-Michel Garel.