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Berlin - October - 8mm male

I think that this fly is a Muscidae species but I cannot match it to a genus. The wing looks odd. The M vein? is curved upward. Plus the species is very dark with a reddish-brown tip of the scutellum.

Thank You for your Time.

Edit: Sir Stephane has identified this specimen. I will add more photos sometime to complete the post for future reference.

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could it be Muscina? looks similar to stabulans

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From what I can see, it seems to be Muscina levida.

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Thanks Stephane. So it is a Muscina. This is my first Muscina. I've never seen one before. I don't have time to examine it. I may not get it under the microscope until next week. I'm just happy to know where to begin with the keys. Even better that you suggest levida. Thank You. :)

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Yes, John, you can retain : red-tipped of scutellum + bent M1+2 = Muscina.
You can remove the "cf" for this one as M. levida is the only species to have this very broad r5 cell at apex (other characters are : palpi, antennae and basicosta and legs all black - there is some yellow on other species).

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yes, I have made a mental note. Thank You very much Stephane. I asked my Wife to look at the keys and she mentioned the palpi and antennae being black. I told her that you had mentioned levida and that you are probably correct without seeing a decent photo. Once again, Thank You very much Stephane. You've saved me alot of time. I have some Pollenia to examine, so I have no free time this week. I hope to make time for this by Saturday. I am excited to have my first Muscina under the microscope...