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Diptera.info :: Sphaeroceridae, genus ID? --> Coproica
Posted by
phalaenoides
on 20-09-2021 17:32
#1
Found in May in forest (riparian), in Austria.
Possibly breeds in cow dung.
I could identify it as a Sphaeroceridae, but genus level would be helpful (if possible).
Thank you!
Edited by
phalaenoides
on 23-09-2021 16:03
Posted by
John Carr
on 20-09-2021 17:47
#2
The form of the scutellum suggests
Coproica
. Some species are common in dung.
Posted by
daveb21
on 21-09-2021 10:56
#3
Coproica ferruginata
Posted by
phalaenoides
on 23-09-2021 16:02
#4
Thank you, that looks right!