Thread subject: Diptera.info :: unidentified Romanian fly

Posted by DJHiker on 17-08-2016 16:49
#1

Although the abdomen is very much hidden in this view, I hope someone may be able to determine family or genus.
I have no clue.
Location: near Brasov, Romania
Alt.: approx. 600m
Date: 05-07-2016

Posted by Tony Irwin on 17-08-2016 17:02
#2

Conopidae. Melanosoma bicolor, I think.

Edited by Tony Irwin on 17-08-2016 17:03

Posted by DJHiker on 18-08-2016 11:20
#3

Hi Tony, thanks a lot for your reply. I feel a little stupid for not seeing that it is a Conopidae.
According to FE there is also M. mundum present in Romania, however I haven't yet been able to find an image of this species, let alone a key that distinguises between the two. So to stay on the safe side I 'll stick to M. cf. bicolor.
Best regards,
David

Posted by Tony Irwin on 18-08-2016 17:51
#4

This might help
http://www.zoboda...7-0087.pdf
especially if you have more photos from other angles.