Posted by ukursawe on 23-05-2024 16:16
#1
Hi,
a few days ago, I took some pictures of a medium sized fly on a leaf in our garden. It has some red/orange markings that made me curious. I think it could be a Sarcophagidae (Sarcophaga sp.), but the red markings and the "furry collar" generate some doubts. Is that really a Sarcophagidae?
Germany, Southern Bavaria, Munich (-West), leaf in garden, 191.05.2024, app. 8-10 mm (I don't really remember the size, but that should be ok, more or less)
Greetings, Uli
Edited by ukursawe on 23-05-2024 17:51
Posted by John Carr on 23-05-2024 17:19
#2
Tachinidae, probably tribe Winthemiini.
European Sarcophagidae have bare eyes.
Posted by ukursawe on 23-05-2024 17:49
#4
Hi John & Eric!
Thanks for the correction/determination. The hint with the hairy eyes is pretty useful, I was not aware of that.
According to the images of
Winthemia quadripustulata in the internet, it is certainly a very good match. The light brown scutellum and the reddish spots on the second segment are all there.
Thanks again & greetings, Uli