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Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Brachycera ID => Rhinophoridae: Paykullia maculata ♀

Posted by ESant on 19-07-2022 20:35

Hello,

I photographed this fly in Valle Fredda (AQ), Italy, 1700m a.s.l. on May 31st 2022. Is it possible to identify its genus or species from these photos?

Thank you in advance,
Emanuele

Edited by ESant on 21-07-2022 00:46

Posted by ESant on 19-07-2022 20:36

Photo 2:

Posted by Juergen Peters on 20-07-2022 19:59

I suspect Rhinophoridae.

Posted by eklans on 20-07-2022 21:17

Rhinophoridae is correct and it's probably a female Paykullia maculata.

Posted by ESant on 21-07-2022 00:46

Thank you both very much!