Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Zodion sp.? --> Thecophora atra group

Posted by Michael Stemmer on 20-07-2026 13:43
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Hello everyone,

is Zodion species correct? And if so, could it be cinereum? Length about 1 cm, maybe a little bit smaller.

Location: Germany, Rhineland-Palatinum, 53572 Unkel, river Rhine valley, Stux hill, dry and warm habitat (grapeyards), nearby deciduous forest (oak, Fagus ...), July 12th, 2026, about 70m NN; the fly was attracted by light.

Thanks in advance,

Michael
Edited by Michael Stemmer on 21-07-2026 13:09

Posted by Michael Stemmer on 20-07-2026 13:43
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Posted by Michael Stemmer on 20-07-2026 13:43
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Posted by eklans on 21-07-2026 12:07
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Hello Michael, I think it's a fly of the Thecophora atra group.

Posted by Michael Stemmer on 21-07-2026 14:19
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Thecophora atra group -thank you for determination, Eric.

Greetings from the Stux hill,

Michael