Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ephydridae? --> Lauxaniidae, Calliopum aeneum
Posted by Bernd Rottenburger on 19-10-2023 12:59
#1
I spotted this fly on leaves in Germany, Baden Württemberg on the forest path. Can the fly be identified?
Thank you and best regards
Bernd
Edited by Bernd Rottenburger on 19-10-2023 21:04
Posted by Bernd Rottenburger on 19-10-2023 12:59
#2
Bild 2
Posted by John Carr on 19-10-2023 13:26
#3
Lauxaniidae,
Calliopum.
Unlike Ephydridae, Lauxaniidae normally have two strong reclinate fronto-orbital bristles.
Posted by Bernd Rottenburger on 19-10-2023 13:32
#4
Hi John,
Thank you for your explanation and correction.
Best regards,
Bernd
Posted by Juergen Peters on 19-10-2023 19:46
#5
Hello,
with this greenish touch it should be
Calliopum aeneum.
Posted by Bernd Rottenburger on 19-10-2023 21:03
#6
Hello Jürgen,
Thank you very much for your identification.
Best regards,
Bernd