Posted by FrankH on 22-06-2011 13:53
#1
Hello, I found this fly at the beginning of June in Germany, Kyffhäuser on a dry meadow. Is it possible to identify the genus or even the species? Thanks a lot and best wishes, Frank
Edited by FrankH on 22-06-2011 14:09
Posted by rvanderweele on 22-06-2011 13:54
#2
Oh yes, it is a fly, a Conopid, a Sicus, a S. ferrugineus
Posted by FrankH on 22-06-2011 14:10
#3
Thank you very very much Ruud and best wishes to you, Frank
Posted by Sundew on 22-06-2011 15:29
#4
From a comprehensive publication by Jens-Hermann Stuke I learned that
Sicus species can only be distinguished by the shape of the theca of the females. (That's why I have several unidentified
Sicus photos in store and always try to get a good lateral shot.) We cannot see a theca here, so what characters make you sure, dear Ruud, that we have
S. ferrugineus here (except the fact that it is a very frequent species)?