Thread subject: Diptera.info :: black-red fly in old nature reserve with many rare species

Posted by Stella M on 08-07-2020 20:45
#1
Hi,

found on 04-July-2020 in a nature reserve, dry grassland/calcareous, Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, "Hoellberg" near Bad Kreuznach

It was "dancing" and flapping its wings like I sometimes see with Sepsis, but approximately 1cm, thus much bigger than Sepsis sp. presumably on which its behaviour reminded me.
Can it be further identified?
Many thanks and regards,
Stella

Posted by Stella M on 08-07-2020 20:46
#2
2nd pic
Edited by Stella M on 08-07-2020 20:47

Posted by Stella M on 08-07-2020 20:47
#3
3rd pic

Posted by Ectemnius on 08-07-2020 21:21
#4
Hi StellaM,

Yes, this is the Ulidiidae Cephalia rufipes. Nice find!

Kind regards,
Ectemnius

Posted by Stella M on 08-07-2020 21:27
#5
Hi Ectemnius,
thank you very much!!!
It was really fun to watch it and I am happy for your help!
Best regards,
Stella