Thread subject: Diptera.info :: unknown fly -> Atricops crassipes, female

Posted by nowaytofly on 09-08-2020 18:51
#1

Hi, yesterday, August, 8th, I got a few of these flies on leaves of hazel (?) at the side of a small river. northern Germany (Celle, Niedersachsen)
Much wind, so its not sharp. Thanks for your help to identify. Norbert.

Edited by nowaytofly on 10-08-2020 00:13

Posted by Juergen Peters on 09-08-2020 19:43
#2

Hi,

Athericidae (Ibisia sp.?).

Posted by Ectemnius on 09-08-2020 21:24
#3

Hello Norbert & Juergen,

This is a female Atricops crassipes (Meigen, 1820).
Far more often found as larvae than adult: https://www.resea.../273410804

Kind regards,
Ectemnius

Posted by nowaytofly on 10-08-2020 00:12
#4

Hi Jürgen and Ectemnius. Many thanks for your suppoirt and identification of this fly. Have a nice week, Norbert.