Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Sarcophagidae Miltogramma sp. ?

Posted by javanerkelens on 07-07-2008 14:46
#1

Hello Forum,

Found this fly today (about 7-8mm)....and could it become a Miltogramma sp.
Because of the typical head

Greatings Joke
(after making photo, I let it free...:p)

Edited by javanerkelens on 07-07-2008 14:47

Posted by Liekele Sijstermans on 08-07-2008 23:26
#2

Not Miltogramma, because Miltogramma does have arista bare and no vibrissa.

Liekele

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 08-07-2008 23:38
#3

newborn fly. :) maybe calliphorid.

Posted by javanerkelens on 09-07-2008 11:42
#4

Hmmm...strange...
Than I have also doubt if the next photo also isn't a Miltogramma.....because, it looks like the arista is not bare..?
(was recently determinated as Miltogramma sp.)

Greatings Joke

Posted by Liekele Sijstermans on 09-07-2008 21:18
#5

The last picture is indeed not Miltogramma. Chris Raper called it "a relative of Miltogramma" which is correct because it is Metopia female (both Sarcophagidae, Miltogramminae).
There was a second picture showing typical pattern on thorax and abdomen of Metopia female more clearly.

In this picture the arista is not clearly visible and I agree te picture suggests it to be not bare. I expect this to be an artefact.

Liekele

Posted by javanerkelens on 09-07-2008 22:20
#6

The last picture is indeed not Miltogramma. Chris Raper called it "a relative of Miltogramma" which is correct because it is Metopia female (both Sarcophagidae, Miltogramminae).


Aha!
I remember it, I could not place the word "relative"....so I misunderstand it.
Next time, I just ask!

Thanks very must for your answer!!

Greatings Joke