Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Sarcophagidae?
Posted by finklez on 18-07-2009 22:47
#1
Hi.
This is my first post ;), got some old pics that need id..
photos taken in israel, on february
not sure about size, think about a house fly, 1cm
btw, is there a preferred angle for identification? for future photography
hope the size is good enough
Posted by finklez on 18-07-2009 22:49
#2
second photo, should be the same subject..
thanks.
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 18-07-2009 22:56
#3
No. It is Muscidae.
Stomoxys calcitrans. ;)
Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 18-07-2009 22:57
Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 18-07-2009 22:58
#4
Welcome !
Your fly is a Muscidae, a male
Stomoxys calcitrans, a biting fly (look at the long sclerotized proboscis) annoying cattle.
Posted by ChrisR on 19-07-2009 00:59
#5
finklez wrote:
btw, is there a preferred angle for identification? for future photography
Welcome to the forum :)
There is no good answer to that question - other than perhaps the more angles, the better ;) Each fly family relies on different characters for identification but if you include close & clear lateral and dorsal shots of the whole fly then you are starting with good fundamentals. Experts will usually ask to see specific characters later - such as wing, leg or head close-ups :)
Posted by finklez on 19-07-2009 06:59
#6
Thanks alot everyone.
:D