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Blueish fly => Melinda, female (Calliphoridae)
Marion Friedrich
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Hello,
can somebody identify this fly? Photos were taken in
Germany, Saxony, edge of forest, September 2009.
Thank you, Marion
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This is a female of Melinda (Calliphoridae). Judging by the frons width, it is very likely Melinda viridicyanea, but nothing sure.
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Marion Friedrich
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Thank you for fast answer, Stephane.
I was not sure about family.
Best regards, Marion
 
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