Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Stratiomyidae to be identified

Posted by mbondini on 23-09-2023 12:13
#1
I think this is a Stratiomyidae: it looks like Chloromyia formosa, but is about half as long. What do you think it could be?

Marco

Posted by mbondini on 23-09-2023 12:15
#2
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Posted by eklans on 23-09-2023 12:54
#3
You didn't mention the location - I think it's a male Microchrysa polita.
See: Families of Flies with Three Pulvilli (Zeegers, Schulten)
Edited by eklans on 23-09-2023 12:55

Posted by Zeegers on 23-09-2023 14:11
#4
Can’t argue with that, given the support.

Theo

Posted by mbondini on 24-09-2023 14:40
#5
Thank you very much, sorry for the forgetfulness...
The location is Agugliano (AN), Italy, 17/04/2021

Marco
Edited by mbondini on 24-09-2023 14:42