Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Platypezidae: cf. Callomyia elegans ♂

Posted by ESant on 27-08-2021 20:03
#1
Hello,

I photographed this fly in San Giovanni (BZ), Italy, 1000m a.s.l. on July 12th 2021. I think it is a Platypezidae, but is it possible to identify its genus or species from these photos?

Thank you in advance,
Emanuele
Edited by ESant on 28-08-2021 21:20

Posted by ESant on 27-08-2021 20:03
#2
Photo 2:

Posted by eklans on 28-08-2021 08:39
#3
Hi Emanuele, this male could be a Callomyia elegans, too:
https://diptera.i..._id=100438

Posted by ESant on 28-08-2021 21:19
#4
Thank you Eric! They do indeed look very similar. How is it possible do distinguish C. elegans from the other members of the genus?
Edited by ESant on 28-08-2021 21:19