Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Light grey fly - ID ? -> Rhinophoridae? --> Rhinophora lepida, female

Posted by kuv on 18-02-2025 11:22
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Northern Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Halstenbek near Hamburg, found in a region of tree nursery,length 8 mm, at a wall (covered with brown tiles) of a (dark) road tunnel; nearby a small wet uncultivated area; Outside Photos: kuv, 13th of May 2024.
Please help to get the ID.
Greetings Kuv
Edited by kuv on 20-02-2025 10:31

Posted by kuv on 18-02-2025 11:22
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2n picture:

Posted by John Carr on 18-02-2025 13:09
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Rhinophoridae?

Posted by kuv on 18-02-2025 16:20
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Thank you very much John :).
Greetings Kuv

Posted by Zeegers on 20-02-2025 09:34
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It is a very teneral female Rhinophora lepida. Check the wing venation and hairs on parafacial.

Theo

Posted by kuv on 20-02-2025 10:30
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Great Theo |t - I am fascinated what you see in that fly (and your declaring). - Thank you very much.
Greetings Kuv