Thread subject: Diptera.info :: smal black Diptera? -> Otites cf. ruficeps (female)

Posted by karl7 on 05-02-2026 12:57
#1
Have a nice day. One Question please. Could someone please help me identify this Diptera species and tell me where I can classify it? I would be very grateful for an answer.
Location data: Austria, Lower Austria, Tattendorf, 220m, house facade, 24.5.2022
Kind regards Karl.
Edited by karl7 on 06-02-2026 19:47

Posted by Moumoule on 05-02-2026 14:30
#2
Looks like Ulidiidae, Otites... ?

Posted by eklans on 05-02-2026 15:00
#3
Looks like a female O. rufipes (black legs & occiput).

Posted by karl7 on 06-02-2026 12:49
#4
Hello Eric, thank you for the Answer. Is the name correct? I couldn't find an Otites rufipes, only an Otites ruficeps.
Kind regards Karl.

Posted by eklans on 06-02-2026 12:59
#5
Sorry Karl, O. ruficeps is the correct name.

Posted by karl7 on 06-02-2026 19:47
#6
A good Evening Eric. Thank you for the Answer. I will then change it to Otites cf. ruficeps (female).
Kind regards Karl.