Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinidae: Thelaira solivaga ♂

Posted by ESant on 11-10-2024 17:56
#1

Hello,

I photographed this fly near Besmorello (CN), Italy, 1700m a.s.l. on August 17th 2024. I think it is a Thelaira, but is it possible to identify its species based on these photos?

Thank you in advance,
Emanuele

Edited by ESant on 12-10-2024 12:12

Posted by ESant on 11-10-2024 17:56
#2

Photo 2:

Posted by Zeegers on 12-10-2024 10:02
#3

Yes, it should be male Th. Solivaga, but it is unusually dark.

Theo

Posted by ESant on 12-10-2024 12:11
#4

Thank you!