Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Platypezidae: cf. Callomyia elegans ♂

Posted by ESant on 27-08-2021 21:03
#1

Hello,

I photographed this fly in San Giovanni (BZ), Italy, 1000m a.s.l. on July 12th 2021. I think it is a Platypezidae, but is it possible to identify its genus or species from these photos?

Thank you in advance,
Emanuele

Edited by ESant on 28-08-2021 22:20

Posted by ESant on 27-08-2021 21:03
#2

Photo 2:

Posted by eklans on 28-08-2021 09:39
#3

Hi Emanuele, this male could be a Callomyia elegans, too:
https://diptera.i..._id=100438

Posted by ESant on 28-08-2021 22:19
#4

Thank you Eric! They do indeed look very similar. How is it possible do distinguish C. elegans from the other members of the genus?

Edited by ESant on 28-08-2021 22:19