Thread subject: Diptera.info :: ID please

Posted by Rafael Estevez on 17-02-2008 20:43
#1

Photo taken at Untes (Orense) Spain at abt 300 mts. On feb. 10th 2008.
Sized about 11 mm., adult resting on a leaf of Arbutus unedo. Open woodland shrubs of Q.illex and A.unedo.-
Thanks in advance for your help.
Rafael

Posted by Andre on 17-02-2008 20:46
#2

Looks like a Calliphoridae to me.. But let's wait for the pro's :)

Posted by Zeegers on 17-02-2008 22:11
#3

I agree. A very old Pollenia ?


Theo

Posted by Tony Irwin on 17-02-2008 22:27
#4

Yes, Pollenia it is - the little patch of golden hairs on the side of the thorax is enough to confirm this.

Posted by Andre on 18-02-2008 16:32
#5

I was thinking of Pollenia too, but hesitated indeed, because I couldn't see those hairs.. :|

Posted by Rafael Estevez on 22-02-2008 21:31
#6

Thanks very much to Andre, Tony and Zeegers
By the way Andre I use a Nikon D70S.-
Rafael