Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Small colourful fly on Mentha => probably Tecophora spec.

Posted by Volker on 23-07-2022 16:39
#1
Hello,

I photographed this colourful fly which is only a few millimetres on peppermint today. What species is it?
Germany, Saarland, Bexbach, Garden on Mentha, Absolute Altitude 250 m, 23.07.2022

Greetings, Volker
Edited by Volker on 24-07-2022 06:38

Posted by eklans on 23-07-2022 17:07
#2
Hi Volker, one of the Conopidae, I think - Thecophora?

Posted by Volker on 23-07-2022 17:19
#3
Thank you for your tip, Eric. That should be Thecophora distincta. Have a look at this identification key

Greetings, Volker