Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Muscidae?

Posted by davenicholls on 22-06-2008 20:22
#1

This is a muscid I think, all matt black except for the white tip to the abdomen. It also has a reddish frons. Seen this weekend along a mixed woodland ride.

Posted by davenicholls on 22-06-2008 20:23
#2

second image

Posted by Rui Andrade on 22-06-2008 20:39
#3

Pollenia sp. (Calliphoridae), I think.

Posted by davenicholls on 23-06-2008 15:38
#4

Many thanks Rui. Is it possible to get to species, or narrow it down further?

Posted by Susan R Walter on 23-06-2008 16:58
#5

Not really with this one I think - he's very worn, and may have been wet too - even with some more practice on Pollenia I don't think I'd like to say which species for this one.