Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Metopia argyrocephala? --> Metopia sp.

Posted by Reimund Ley on 02-04-2022 13:42
#1
is this ID correct, is it Metopia argyrocephala?

the fly was about 5-6mm,
found in Germany, Northrhine-Westfalia, Waltrop, altitude 82m, 26. 3. 2022
sorry, only this single foto


greetings

Angelika/Reimund
Edited by Reimund Ley on 02-04-2022 14:47

Posted by Zeegers on 02-04-2022 14:26
#2
That is extremely early indeed.

Looks more like staegerii or argentata, but impossible to be sure.

Theo

Posted by Reimund Ley on 02-04-2022 14:46
#3
Hello Theo,


thank to you for your answer.
A very difficult fly, we called it Metopia sp.


best wishes


Angelika/Reimund