Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Pollenia species?
Posted by wilde on 11-02-2008 21:46
#1
Today I found this fly (about 10-12 mm) on the loft of my house. It has a golden shine, Could it be a Pollenia?
I kept the fly in a pot. So I could make other pictures if needed. Which parts of the fly are essential for the species name?
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 11-02-2008 21:51
#2
Yep. Pollenia (Sarcophagidae)
Posted by Paul Beuk on 11-02-2008 21:51
#3
It is.
Posted by Jan Zwaaneveld on 11-02-2008 21:54
#4
Hello Albert, this is defenitely
Pollenia. As far as I know it is not possible to tell the species from photos.
Posted by Tony T on 11-02-2008 21:58
#5
jorgemotalmeida wrote:
Yep. Pollenia (Sarcophagidae)
In North America it is placed in the Calliphoridae:p
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 11-02-2008 22:04
#6
lol. you have reason. my mistake.
Posted by Tony Irwin on 11-02-2008 23:48
#7
Albert -
It is very difficult to name
Pollenia from live specimens. With few exceptions, they can only be reliably named by examining the genitalia - not something to be attempted with even the most co-operative live specimen! :o
Posted by wilde on 12-02-2008 11:12
#8
OK Jan and Tony. Examining genitalia (of fliesB)) is not my thing, but still I made some extra pictures. Do you agree that my fly is a female?
Edited by wilde on 12-02-2008 14:19
Posted by Susan R Walter on 12-02-2008 15:46
#9
Yes, female.