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Need ID: Calliphoridae? (or Polleniidae?)
Thoma2008
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Posted on 20-04-2023 21:13
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Found at the edge of mixed beech forrest. 10th April 2023
Konstanz Germany Lake Constance area Position 47.692528 N, 9.177509E
480 m above sea level.

Length 10 mm

Is this Calliphoridae (or Polleniidae?) and Pollenia sp.?

Thank you in advance!

Thomas
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Posted on 21-04-2023 08:30
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Hello Thomas, it's a female Pollenia sp.
Greetings, Eric
 
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