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Thread subject: Diptera.info :: bristly fly from Leipzig => Phyto melanocephala

Posted by Maik Hausotte on 20-05-2021 12:09

Hello!
Is it possible to identify this fly from May 18, 2021 (from Leipzig, Saxony, Germany)?
Thanks for your help,
Maik

Edited by Maik Hausotte on 21-05-2021 15:44

Posted by eklans on 20-05-2021 12:33

Hi Maik, it's a Rhinophoridae - I think a Rhinophora lepida.

Edited by eklans on 20-05-2021 12:34

Posted by Maik Hausotte on 20-05-2021 15:02

Hi Eric,
I am very excited! Many many thanks.
Best regards,
Maik

Posted by Zeegers on 21-05-2021 11:19

The petiole in the wing is a bit short. The abdominal pattern fits male Rhinophora lepida, but it is a female. Also, it is too early in the year for Rhinophora.
Head profile and hairs on parafacial suggests female Phyto, in which case it should be melanocephala.

Theo

Posted by Maik Hausotte on 21-05-2021 15:44

Thank you very much for the help.
Best regards,
Maik