Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Which Gymnosoma - 1? --> Gymnosoma sp.

Posted by Joerg Schneider on 08-07-2026 21:03
#1

ID please! At least I hope it is possible, having read that the two "dotted" Gymnosomas are dificult to distinguish from photos. 3. July from our garden in Rheinbach near Bonn/Germany; 4-5mm. Thank you for your help, Jörg

Edited by Joerg Schneider on 09-07-2026 17:42

Posted by Joerg Schneider on 08-07-2026 21:04
#2

Different view

Posted by Joerg Schneider on 08-07-2026 21:04
#3

Different view

Posted by Zeegers on 09-07-2026 15:17
#4

Gymnosoma are difficult to separate by any instrument, even genitalia and DNA.


Theo

Posted by Joerg Schneider on 09-07-2026 16:39
#5

Thank you, Theo. I did not realize it is as bad as this. Is there a species-group it could be sorted to, or just G. spec.?