Thread subject: Diptera.info :: A small bluish fly

Posted by Justafly on 13-01-2018 13:09
#1
Piani di Praglia, Genova, Italy

Is it possibly to identify this small fly?

Thank you.
Edited by Justafly on 13-01-2018 13:12

Posted by John Carr on 13-01-2018 14:15
#2
I think it's a predatory Muscidae.

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 13-01-2018 15:37
#3
A male Coenosia attenuata, typical winter-active species

Posted by Paul Beuk on 16-01-2018 14:58
#4
And the blueish colour must be the result of some reflection (flash?).