Diptera.info :: Identification queries :: Diptera (adults)
 Stomoxys calcitrans
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| gardensafarinl |
Posted on 29-09-2006 22:38
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 Member Location: Arnhem, the Netherlands Posts: 79 Joined: 09.01.06 |
As I don't allow any mistakes on my website (which is wishful thinking, I know), I would like to ask you whther this is S. calcitrans. Sizewise just a tiny bit smaller than a house fly. Dreadful needle shaped snout. Picture taken today in Eastern Holland (forests, gardens and meadows on dry sandy soil). Thank you very much in advance!  |
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| Tony Irwin |
Posted on 30-09-2006 08:41
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 Member Location: Norwich, England Posts: 7306 Joined: 19.11.04 |
Yes, this is Stomoxys calcitrans. Looks like a female. (Male eyes are slightly closer together and abdomen is a different shape.)
Tony ---------- Tony Irwin |
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| gardensafarinl |
Posted on 30-09-2006 10:53
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Member Location: Arnhem, the Netherlands Posts: 79 Joined: 09.01.06 |
Thanks a lot indeed! New species for my site and first positive id for the garden. Cheers, Hans |
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| cthirion |
Posted on 30-09-2006 16:11
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Member Location: Awirs (Flémalle) Belgique Posts: 901 Joined: 13.08.04 |
I hope not to find it in my garden, it makes unpleasant wounds with human and the animals by sucking blood! 
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