Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Platypeza, Ireland

Posted by Carnifex on 28-10-2023 12:48
#1
Is it possible to distinguish between P. fasciata and consobrina here?

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Kylemore Abbey, August.

Posted by eklans on 28-10-2023 13:23
#2
I think it's P. consobrina:
tergite 1 and tergite 5 extensively dusted
see: Reemer, de Jong (2016): De Nederlaandse breedvoetvliegen

Posted by Carnifex on 28-10-2023 13:29
#3
There appears to be a small black triangle on T5, that's why I considered fasciata as an option