Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Gigalimosina flaviceps <- Sphaeroceride from cave

Posted by Carnifex on 13-09-2025 09:32
#1

From a cave in Lower Austria, in June

size: about 4mm

subfamily or genus ID possible, so that I can try to ID further?

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Edited by Carnifex on 15-09-2025 15:48

Posted by daveb21 on 13-09-2025 14:27
#2

Difficult to make out the wing venation, maybe Gigalimosina?

Posted by Carnifex on 15-09-2025 15:46
#3

Thanks a lot - that is a match!

Posted by Carnifex on 15-09-2025 15:47
#4

characteristic bristles on leg

Posted by daveb21 on 16-09-2025 15:22
#5

Great!