Posted by Ray Perry on 25-08-2021 15:21
#1
Could this be Phaonia angulicornis, Phaonia atriceps, or some other Muscidae?
It is a fairly common little, 5-7mm, very black fly which I recognise by it's bullet shaped, blunt-pointed, abdomen. I notice it has 2 spines on it's wing at the end of Sc, which might be useful for ID.
It was very busily nectaring on fresh blossoms in a large patch of invasive Solidago on a dirt road between fields left to fallow - a sunny day.
24th Aug. 2021.
Flensburg, N.Germany:- 54.754620, 9.424617
Many Thanks in advance,
Ray
Edited by Ray Perry on 25-08-2021 16:12
Posted by eklans on 25-08-2021 15:46
#5
Hey Ray, this is Phyto melanocephala (Rhinophoridae). See the very short petiole (stalk) on R4+5 and 3 broad dark stripes on thorax.
Posted by Ray Perry on 25-08-2021 16:27
#6
Thanks very much for the quick response Eric. It's a new family for me. I still have a lot to learn.
Greetings, Ray