Posted by SandroM on 11-02-2020 13:58
#1
Is this a Gaurax species of the family Chloropidae?
Edited by SandroM on 11-02-2020 14:02
Posted by SandroM on 11-02-2020 15:54
#2
They were reared from beech and oak branches in emergence traps in Basel Switzerland.
Posted by von Tschirnhaus on 09-04-2020 13:53
#3
Right, a Gaurax species, identification after the image is impossible. Male genitalia must be dissected. Larval substrate is typical for most Gaurax species, flies like to visit and to feed on bird excrements and mushrooms.