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black-red fly in old nature reserve with many rare species
Stella M
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Posted on 08-07-2020 20:45
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Hi,

found on 04-July-2020 in a nature reserve, dry grassland/calcareous, Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, "Hoellberg" near Bad Kreuznach

It was "dancing" and flapping its wings like I sometimes see with Sepsis, but approximately 1cm, thus much bigger than Sepsis sp. presumably on which its behaviour reminded me.
Can it be further identified?
Many thanks and regards,
Stella
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Hi StellaM,

Yes, this is the Ulidiidae Cephalia rufipes. Nice find!

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Hi Ectemnius,
thank you very much!!!
It was really fun to watch it and I am happy for your help!
Best regards,
Stella
 
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