Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Fly ID - Nyctia lugubris female

Posted by timbuk on 22-11-2021 17:53
#1
from Spain. September 2021
Is it possible to identify?



thanks!
Edited by timbuk on 02-12-2021 18:21

Posted by eklans on 22-11-2021 18:44
#2
Hi, I think it's a female Nyctia lugubris - because of the relatively long petiole on R4+5 (but bear in mind, that Mediterranean species of N. halterata can have the petiole, too).
EDIT: The grey-white dusting may also lead to lugubris:
https://diptera.i...d_id=27009
Edited by eklans on 22-11-2021 18:52

Posted by timbuk on 24-11-2021 10:41
#3
Thanks you very much Eric! I appreciate it a lot.