Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Platypezidae? --> Protoclythia modesta
Posted by Joerg Schneider on 23-10-2025 21:22
#1
Is this a Platypezidae again? 22. October 2025, 3-4mm. Our garden in Rheinbach near Bonn/Germany, 210m above sea level, huge forest nearby. To me it looks similar to
Platypeza fasciata but with yellow legs. The fly was hooked to a leaf of a runner bean, I "rescued" it and after 30sec. it was able to fly away again (from my hand). Thank you for your help, Jörg
Edited by Joerg Schneider on 26-10-2025 12:23
Posted by Joerg Schneider on 23-10-2025 21:22
#2
Different view
Posted by Joerg Schneider on 23-10-2025 21:23
#3
Different view
Posted by eklans on 25-10-2025 10:08
#4
The wings are not fully visible (esp. cell cup and vein A1+CuA2), but I think it's likely a female
Protoclythia modesta.
Posted by Joerg Schneider on 25-10-2025 21:49
#5
Thank you Eric - I thought the same but for the color of the legs. But this might not be a significant difference. Just in case I add my best (least bad) photo of the a wing. Thank you so much for your effort, Jörg
Posted by eklans on 26-10-2025 09:59
#6
Hi Jörg, your image doesn't show the interesting zone around the posterior cubital cell (cup) but the dark triangle on tergite 5 is clearly visible.
Posted by Joerg Schneider on 26-10-2025 12:22
#7
Thanks a lot! If I see "her" again, I will know what to Look for 😀