Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Cylindromyia brassicaria? --> Cylindromyia pilipes, male

Posted by Siegfried Rudolf on 30-06-2024 18:02
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Hello everyone,

I photographed this fly, which was about 10 mm in size, yesterday in a meadow in southwest Germany. Is it Cylindromyia brassicaria?

Greetings Siggi

Edited by Siegfried Rudolf on 02-07-2024 09:23

Posted by Siegfried Rudolf on 30-06-2024 18:02
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Posted by eklans on 01-07-2024 10:10
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Hello Siggi, I think it's a male Cylindromyia pilipes (see the long hairs on hind tibia and femur).

Posted by Siegfried Rudolf on 01-07-2024 14:02
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Hello Eric,

thank you very much for your identification. That would be a great find for me. You are certainly right about the long hairs on the tibiae. Is that enough for a reliable identification? As far as I can see, there are only a few reports of this species in Germany. Perhaps Theo will respond to this question.... :)

Greetings Siggi

Posted by eklans on 01-07-2024 15:00
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I hope, he does!
I've used these two threads to confirm my suspicion:

https://diptera.i...d_id=71582

https://diptera.i...d_id=52767

Edited by eklans on 01-07-2024 15:01

Posted by Siegfried Rudolf on 02-07-2024 09:22
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Hi Eric,

that's great, thank you. If I understood correctly, your identification must be correct. The identifying features are clearly visible. Learned something new again |t

Greetings Siggi