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| Siegfried Rudolf |
Posted on 12-04-2026 10:14
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Member Location: D / Staufen im Breisgau Posts: 449 Joined: 23.03.21 |
Hi together, is it possible to identify this member of the Sepsidae family more precisely? I estimate its size to be about 3 mm. Photographed on April 11, 2026, in a garden in southwestern Germany. Greetings Siggi Siegfried Rudolf attached the following image:  [198.42Kb] |
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| Siegfried Rudolf |
Posted on 12-04-2026 10:14
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Member Location: D / Staufen im Breisgau Posts: 449 Joined: 23.03.21 |
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| Siegfried Rudolf |
Posted on 12-04-2026 10:15
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| Siegfried Rudolf |
Posted on 12-04-2026 10:15
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Member Location: D / Staufen im Breisgau Posts: 449 Joined: 23.03.21 |
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| eklans |
Posted on 12-04-2026 17:12
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Member Location: Franconia, Germany Posts: 4517 Joined: 11.11.18 |
Hi Siggi, it's not impossible, but more details are neccessary. If you browse Pont, Maier (2002) The Sepsidae (Diptera) of Europe you'll get an impression of what is needed to identify Sepsis. An extract of the original photo without too much environment could help to see bristles, pilosity and colours. Greetings, Eric |
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| Siegfried Rudolf |
Posted on 13-04-2026 07:18
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Member Location: D / Staufen im Breisgau Posts: 449 Joined: 23.03.21 |
Hi Eric, I'll give it a try. But when it comes to flies this size, my photography skills are pretty limited. 
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| Siegfried Rudolf |
Posted on 13-04-2026 07:18
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Member Location: D / Staufen im Breisgau Posts: 449 Joined: 23.03.21 |
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| Siegfried Rudolf |
Posted on 13-04-2026 07:19
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Member Location: D / Staufen im Breisgau Posts: 449 Joined: 23.03.21 |
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| Siegfried Rudolf |
Posted on 13-04-2026 07:22
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Member Location: D / Staufen im Breisgau Posts: 449 Joined: 23.03.21 |
There probably isn't much more to be seen here. But maybe it's enough to at least identify the genus. Greetings, Siggi Siegfried Rudolf attached the following image:  [160.39Kb] |
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| eklans |
Posted on 13-04-2026 14:56
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Member Location: Franconia, Germany Posts: 4517 Joined: 11.11.18 |
Thanks Siggi, these are better as one can zoom in! It's a Sepsis sp. and probably a female.
Greetings, Eric |
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