Diptera.info :: Identification queries :: Diptera (adults)
 Big black and quite flat fly with yellow face => Oestromyia leporina
|
|
| Stella M |
Posted on 26-09-2021 18:18
|
 Member Location: Germany Posts: 212 Joined: 10.05.18 |
Hi, found on 19-September-2021, grassland meadow in nature reserve "Höllberg" near Neu-Bamberg, Bad Kreuznach, Rhineland Palatinate, Germany Length approximately 1.5cm Can it be identified? Thanks, Stella Stella M attached the following image:  [185.04Kb] Edited by Stella M on 26-09-2021 19:28 |
|
|
|
| Zeegers |
Posted on 26-09-2021 18:58
|
|
Member Location: Soest, NL Posts: 19296 Joined: 21.07.04 |
NO KIDDING !!! Oestromyia leporina, Oestridse. Very rare in Europe. Altitude ? Theo |
|
|
|
| Stella M |
Posted on 26-09-2021 19:15
|
|
Member Location: Germany Posts: 212 Joined: 10.05.18 |
Hi Theo, not sure what you mean with No Kidding: I am not kidding for sure. This nature reserve is one of the best insect habitats we still have with many rare and red list insect and other species. Altitude is approximately 200m Thank you very much for the identification. Highly appreciate your help! Regards, Stella |
|
|
|
| Zeegers |
Posted on 26-09-2021 20:00
|
|
Member Location: Soest, NL Posts: 19296 Joined: 21.07.04 |
Just an cry of utter surprise. Of course you are not kidding. 200 m. asl is extremely low for this species. Its hosts are hares and, in Siberia, pica's. Hence 'leporina' Please submit for the gallery ! Theo |
|
|
|
| Stella M |
Posted on 27-09-2021 19:51
|
|
Member Location: Germany Posts: 212 Joined: 10.05.18 |
Ah.. Thank you very much, also for the info! Best regards, Stella |
|
|
|
| Jump to Forum: |