Posted by karl7 on 04-03-2026 12:40
#1
Have a nice Day. One Question please. Is it possible to identify this Pollenia species more precisely? There were 14 specimens. Is it likely a common species? I would be very grateful for an answer.
Discovery data: Austria, Lower Austria, Tattendorf, 220m, house facade, 1.3.2026, size approx. 8mm.
Kind regards Karl.
Edited by karl7 on 05-03-2026 20:01
Posted by eklans on 04-03-2026 14:19
#4
A male, pale basicosta, 2 posteroventral bristles on tibia 1 and the facial carina seems to be narrow.
1. if femur 2 and 3 have yellow posteroventral hairs: probably
P. angustigena, a common species
2. if femur 2 and 3 have only black posteroventral hairs: probably
P. rudis, the most common species
Posted by karl7 on 05-03-2026 20:01
#5
A good Evening Eric. thank you for the Answer and the Information. If I manage to take better pictures of the legs, I will get back to you.
Kind regards Karl.