Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ephydridae, Psilopa nitidula?

Posted by Mario_Finkel on 26-02-2021 17:22
#1
Dear all,

is it possible to ID this beautiful, small fly?

In another forum I already got the information that it belongs to the family Ephydridae and the genus Psilopa. It was suggested that it maybe could be Psilopa nitidula... Is that correct?

Thanks in advance and best regards,
Mario

Data:
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Rendsburg-Eckernförde, Bülk lighthouse, on metal-handrail, 25. february 2021 (pictures: Mario Finkel)
Edited by Mario_Finkel on 26-02-2021 17:23

Posted by Mario_Finkel on 26-02-2021 17:23
#2
second pic

Posted by Mario_Finkel on 26-02-2021 17:24
#3
third pic

Posted by Tony Irwin on 26-02-2021 18:08
#4
Yes, looks OK for nitidula

Posted by Mario_Finkel on 26-02-2021 19:08
#5
Thank you for your opinion, Tony! :)

Best regards,
Mario