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Which fly is this? --> Otites ruficeps (female)
Bernd Rottenburger
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Posted on 18-05-2026 18:03
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Sighted on 18.05.2026 in Germany, Baden Württemberg, in a flower meadow. Which fly is this?

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Take a look at Ulidiidae (not sure, which species).
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Jürgen

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Bernd Rottenburger
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Hello Jürgen,
thank you for your information. I think it is Otites ruficeps. Here in the southwest, it is supposed to occur. Maybe someone else will still get in touch!

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Bernd
 
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Hello Bernd, female Otites ruficeps is correct (black femora & tibiae).

See https://doi.org/1...
Edited by eklans on 19-05-2026 10:36
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Bernd Rottenburger
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Hello Eric,
thank you very much for your precise identification.

Best regards,
Bernd
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OK
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Thank you Val, I appreciate your OK!
Greetings, Eric
 
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