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Aulacigaster leucopeza?
eklans
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Posted on 09-12-2019 12:47
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Hi, this little (~3 mm) black one landed on my hand 20190722 in the garden, close to a deciduous wood with old oaks, beeches and more. I only had time for one short video before it flew away.
Can it be Aulacigaster leucopeza?

Thanks in advance for your comments!

Greetings, Eric
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No Aulacigaster, I think. Cephalic and thoracic setae underdeveloped, antennae dark... I would rather say Ephydridae.
 
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Hi Jan, thank you for the hint - I'll keep on researching.

Eric
 
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Athyroglossa glabra (Ephydridae) could fit but in the gallery it looks less slender with shorter legs.
 
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If it helps, I had an Aulacigaster leucopeza this year; my first. Tony Irwin identified it at http://www.dipter...t7228.html
The stripy eyes seem to be the most obvious feature.
 
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Hi Darwyn, and thanks a lot - you are right, the stripy eyes are the obvious feature as are the prominent bristles.
Unfortunately my fly was saved from a watering place and very wet and the video was short and not clear enough to show the eyes or bristles better.
I think I have to wait to see one again next year!

Eric
 
Tadeusz Zatwarnicki
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It could be Athyroglossa glabra.
Tadek
 
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Thank you very much, Tadek!

Eric
 
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