Diptera.info

Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Stratiomyidae: Sargus sp.

Posted by ESant on 01-10-2021 10:51

Hello,

I photographed this fly in Crecchio (CH), Italy, 250m a.s.l. on July 20th 2021. I think it is a Stratiomyidae, but is it possible to identify its genus or species from these photos?

Thank you in advance,
Emanuele

Edited by ESant on 02-10-2021 11:48

Posted by ESant on 01-10-2021 10:52

Photo 2:

Posted by Zeegers on 01-10-2021 17:22

So, to Central European standards, this one is weird.
Clearly, long hairs are present on the back of the head all over and the legs are yellow. This is a non-existing combination in Central Europe.

Theo

Posted by Zeegers on 01-10-2021 17:22

Oh, sorry, clearly a Sargus sp.

Edited by Zeegers on 01-10-2021 17:23

Posted by libor on 01-10-2021 19:26

S. albibarbus?

Posted by ESant on 02-10-2021 11:45

Thank you both for the help! If it doesn't match with any of the Central European species then I think it could only be S. albibarbus or S. harderseni. Unfortunately I don't know if it's possible to tell the difference between the two just from these photos.

Edited by ESant on 02-10-2021 11:45