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Which fly? -> Pseudopomyza atrimana
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looks a bit like a mix of Sphaeroceridae and Chloropidae.
found in moss in the lawn in the garden.
Thanks in advance.
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Why not Piophilidae?
The hind first tarsomere is not shortened in this male specimen.
Maybe Pseudopmyzidae (the photos are a bit blurry).
Edited by Andrzej on 27-11-2023 01:01
dr. A. J. Woznica, Institute of Environmental Biology, Wroclaw University of Environmental & Life Sciences
 
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thanks alot Andrzey.
Piophilia is a new group for me.
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Pseudopomyza atrimana
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Fred is right! It is Pseudopomyza atrimana (see pls the length of Arista and costal breaks on the wing venation). (https://v3.boldsy...xid=467512)
dr. A. J. Woznica, Institute of Environmental Biology, Wroclaw University of Environmental & Life Sciences
 
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Thank you very much Fred and Andrzej!
Seems to bee first reg. in Dk
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Its well known from Skane and not rare in Schleswig-Holstein, should occure in DK as well.
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