Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ephydridae -> Coenia curvicauda

Posted by Haleun on 03-10-2021 17:10
#1
Hello,
I found this 3 - 4 mm fly on March 3, 2021 near our garden pond in the north of Hannover, Germany. Could it be Paracoenia fumosa?

Many thanks in advance!
Hans
Edited by Haleun on 03-10-2021 21:13

Posted by Haleun on 03-10-2021 17:10
#2
picture 2

Posted by Tony Irwin on 03-10-2021 18:12
#3
Paracoenia has 5 dorsocentrals, so I think this is Coenia. The purple reflections on the throax suggest C. curvicauda.

Posted by Haleun on 03-10-2021 21:13
#4
Hello Tony,

thank you so much for your determination! You are great!

My best wishes to you,
Hans