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Chloropidae - Polyodaspis ruficornis -> confirmed
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Posted on 21-08-2026 21:36
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 Hello, this little 3 mm fly was found on August 17 in our backyard in Hannover, Germany. Thank you for helping to identify it!

Best regards, Hans
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Posted on 28-08-2026 18:01
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 Hello, meanwhile I think of Polyodaspis ruficornis. The fly sits on a leaf under our walnut tree.
Hans
 
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 Hello, is an answer possible?
Hans
 
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 Hello Hans, I think Polyodaspis ruficornis is correct!
Greetings, Eric
 
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 Hello Eric,
thank you very much for your nice answer!

Best wishes, Hans
 
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