Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Calliphora vomitoria?
Posted by blowave on 18-11-2008 22:52
#1
Hi all,
Sorry, really poor pic but the only one I have got. Could this be anything other than
Calliphora vomitoria?
Taken on 11th April. My garden near Lincoln UK.
Thanks!
Janet
Posted by Zeegers on 19-11-2008 19:40
#2
Yes.
I don't see a red beard, so I'm quite confident it is NOT vomitoria.
Theo
Posted by blowave on 19-11-2008 20:33
#3
Thank you once more Theo, I can't see red hairs either, even if I lighten it well. They look nearly white, but still in Calliphoridae? :| :)
Janet
Posted by Zeegers on 19-11-2008 23:17
#4
I'm pretty sure it is in Calliphora genus, so vicina is obviously the most likely candidate.
IDing Calliphora is rather complicated and the picture and the angle are simply insufficient to be sure (in my opinion).
I know it's hard to get different angles of the same fly...
Theo
Posted by blowave on 19-11-2008 23:23
#5
Thanks again Theo! I think this one I will just call a Calliphora sp., with a 'likely' C. vicina note. Yes, very difficult if the fly flies away! :D
Janet