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Melinda sp.? --> Melinda viridicyanea
Reimund Ley
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Posted on 30-08-2025 12:36
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 olease help to identify this 5-7mm fly.
Could it be Melinda sp.?
Found in Germany, Northrhine-Westfalia, Datteln, altitude 50m, 14. 7. 2025
Sorry, only this shot.


Greetings

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eklans
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Posted on 30-08-2025 16:17
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 From what I see I think male M. viridicyanea is it.
Greetings, Eric
 
Reimund Ley
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Posted on 30-08-2025 18:41
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 Hallo Eric,


thanks for your help and identification,
we call this fly Melinda viridicyanea.


greetings

Angelika/Reimund
 
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