Posted by Rupert Huber on 18-05-2026 18:53
#1
Hi everyone!
Sorry for the bad picture quality... Is this
Cheilosia chrysocoma?
Rather small, maybe 10 mm long.
18. May 2026, Germany, Upper Bavaria, northern slope of Mt. Hochfelln, about 1000 m a.s.l., coordinates about 47.77230, 12.55898
Edited by Rupert Huber on 19-05-2026 08:20
Posted by JWV on 18-05-2026 21:45
#3
Hi,
No, this is not C chrysostoma. Have a look at (maybe) Ch. pictipennis or subpictipennis? Sander Bpt just published his key on European Cheilosia.
https://doi.org/1...1/POGV5489
Best,
Jonne
Posted by Rupert Huber on 19-05-2026 08:20
#4
Many thanks Jonne!
So I see there is probably no chance for an exact ID. The key ends for me at katepisternum, which is not visible on my pictures, and a good ventral view seems to be necessary anyway.