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 Which 5mm black fly with oblong heart-shaped orange marking? --> Platypezidae
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| konradZ |
Posted on 14-08-2017 16:44
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Member Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 39 Joined: 29.01.17 |
Hi, this fly I saw on August 3rd, 2017 in the northern foothills of Vienna. It was about 5mm long, maybe shorter. I have not been able to identify it and would appreciate your help. Best regards, Konrad konradZ attached the following image:  [127.4Kb] Edited by konradZ on 14-08-2017 18:33 |
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| johnes81 |
Posted on 14-08-2017 16:49
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 Member Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 1980 Joined: 15.10.16 |
I have not met every diptera in Europe, so I could be very wrong: I think that the orange color is a result of reflection of light from the wings. as for the fly, I have no idea which family. eventually, some of the more knowledgeable members will have a look. you may have to wait a few days... John and Nini. Naturalists not experts. |
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| konradZ |
Posted on 14-08-2017 16:53
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Member Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 39 Joined: 29.01.17 |
Thanks, John and Nini, I have also considered the possibility of a reflection, but a member in another forum mentioned that he had seen other specimen of this fly that looked just like it - so even if it was a reflection, it would be characteristic. Best regards, Konrad |
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| konradZ |
Posted on 14-08-2017 17:05
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Member Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 39 Joined: 29.01.17 |
I'm adding a more closeup section of my photo which may show more detail in better quality. Best regards, Konrad konradZ attached the following image:  [59.7Kb] |
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| conopid |
Posted on 14-08-2017 18:18
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 Member Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1039 Joined: 02.07.04 |
This fly is one of the Platypezidae. Yes the colours are reflective colours off the wing
Nigel Jones, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom |
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| konradZ |
Posted on 14-08-2017 18:32
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Member Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 39 Joined: 29.01.17 |
Thanks, Nigel! Will check out the Platypezidae... Best regards, Konrad |
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