Thread subject: Diptera.info :: long-legged Medetera ->M. diadema

Posted by Carnifex on 21-07-2020 07:38
#1
This Medetera-like fly is about 3x larger than the usual Medetera individuals I find on my house wall. Also the legs are much longer. Is an ID possible? Found in July in Vienna.

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Edited by Carnifex on 24-07-2020 14:09

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 21-07-2020 15:28
#2
Very large Medetera with yellow legs fits M. diadema

Posted by Carnifex on 21-07-2020 21:49
#3
Thank you Nikita. I thought of flavipes as well, but the legs have to be completely yellow, I suppose

Posted by Igor Grichanov on 22-07-2020 08:51
#4
It is M. diadema (Doli)

Posted by Carnifex on 24-07-2020 14:09
#5
Thank you both!