Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Rhinophoridae: Oplisa tergestina

Posted by ESant on 22-09-2023 17:10
#1
Hello,

I photographed this fly in the Lecceta di Torino di Sangro Nature Reserve (CH), Italy, 50m a.s.l. on May 21st 2023. It looks like a Rhinophoridae to me, but I'm not totally sure.Could you please help me to identify its genus or species from these photos?

Thank you in advance,
Emanuele
Edited by ESant on 25-09-2023 14:34

Posted by ESant on 22-09-2023 17:10
#2
Photo 2:

Posted by Zeegers on 23-09-2023 14:20
#3
Definitely an Hoplisa, I need to check which one (of the two)

Theo

Posted by ESant on 24-09-2023 14:17
#4
Thank you!

Posted by Zeegers on 24-09-2023 16:24
#5
Note the strong setulae on costa basal of subcosta ending: Oplisa tergestina.

Theo

Posted by ESant on 25-09-2023 14:34
#6
Great! Thank you so much for your help!