Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Conopidae ID? => Physocephala vittata
Posted by Volker on 07-08-2022 15:58
#1
Hello,
I photographed this fly in my garden on mint today. What species is it?
Germany, Saarland, Bexbach, Garden, Absolute Altitude 250 m, 07.08.2022
Greetings, Volker
Edited by Volker on 08-08-2022 09:38
Posted by Zeegers on 07-08-2022 17:58
#2
Really, from Saarland ?
Very nice.
It is Physocephala chrysorrhoea or similar.
Wait for Jens-Hermann formthe final verdict.
Theo
Posted by Volker on 07-08-2022 18:06
#3
Hi Theo,
Yes, I found this fly in my garden today. A beautiful animal and only moderately timid.
Let's wait for the answer from Jens-Hermann.
Greetings, Volker
Posted by Volker on 08-08-2022 08:02
#4
Hello,
Maybe it is a female of Physocephala vittata? See also https://home.hccnet.nl/mp.van.veen/conopidae/physocephala.html
Greetings, Volker
Posted by Volker on 08-08-2022 09:41
#5
Hello,
P. vitatta was confirmed by email from Jens-Hermann
Greetings, Volker