Thread subject: Diptera.info :: which Sepsidae? => Sepsis sp.
Posted by Siegfried Rudolf on 12-04-2026 10:14
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Hi together,
is it possible to identify this member of the Sepsidae family more precisely? I estimate its size to be about 3 mm. Photographed on April 11, 2026, in a garden in southwestern Germany.
Greetings Siggi
Edited by Siegfried Rudolf on 14-04-2026 07:09
Posted by Siegfried Rudolf on 12-04-2026 10:14
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Posted by Siegfried Rudolf on 12-04-2026 10:15
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Posted by Siegfried Rudolf on 12-04-2026 10:15
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Posted by eklans on 12-04-2026 17:12
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Hi Siggi, it's not impossible, but more details are neccessary.
If you browse Pont, Maier (2002) The Sepsidae (Diptera) of Europe you'll get an impression of what is needed to identify
Sepsis.
An extract of the original photo without too much environment could help to see bristles, pilosity and colours.
Posted by Siegfried Rudolf on 13-04-2026 07:18
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Hi Eric,
I'll give it a try. But when it comes to flies this size, my photography skills are pretty limited. :)
Posted by Siegfried Rudolf on 13-04-2026 07:18
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Posted by Siegfried Rudolf on 13-04-2026 07:19
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Posted by Siegfried Rudolf on 13-04-2026 07:22
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There probably isn't much more to be seen here. But maybe it's enough to at least identify the genus.
Greetings, Siggi
Posted by eklans on 13-04-2026 14:56
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Thanks Siggi, these are better as one can zoom in! It's a Sepsis sp. and probably a female.
Posted by Siegfried Rudolf on 14-04-2026 07:10
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thank you very much Eric,
Greetings Siggi