Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Calliphoridae or Tachinidae? (02.05.26) --> Calliphoridae (Onesia?)

Posted by Juergen Peters on 06-05-2026 21:55
#1

Hello,

two 7-8 mm flies at the light in abandoned garden (northwest Germany). Abdomen seems to own a little greenish shine. Male and female of same species?

Edited by Juergen Peters on 11-05-2026 18:55

Posted by Juergen Peters on 06-05-2026 21:56
#2

Pic #2

Posted by Juergen Peters on 06-05-2026 21:56
#3

Female pic #1

Posted by Juergen Peters on 06-05-2026 21:57
#4

Female pic #2

Posted by jck on 06-05-2026 22:16
#5

What about Bellardia? They can be a bit greenish.

James

Posted by Juergen Peters on 06-05-2026 23:03
#6

Hello James,

jck wrote:
What about Bellardia? They can be a bit greenish.

that came to my mind, too. Also Melinda.

Posted by Zeegers on 11-05-2026 10:53
#7

Calypter is dark, so no Melinda.
Third antennal segment is pretty long. ?Onesia?

Theo

Posted by Juergen Peters on 11-05-2026 18:54
#8

Zeegers wrote:
Third antennal segment is pretty long. ?Onesia?

Interesting... Thanks, Theo!