Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Calliphorid? female.
Posted by blowave on 29-12-2009 20:07
#1
Hi,
Not sure where this belongs. Taken on 16th May 2009, my garden near Lincoln UK.
3 pics.
Janet:)
Posted by blowave on 29-12-2009 20:08
#2
pic 2
Posted by blowave on 29-12-2009 20:08
#3
pic 3
Posted by Jaakko on 29-12-2009 21:10
#4
First impression:
Melinda gentilis, with a grain of salt (or more). I'm not very good in these.
Posted by blowave on 29-12-2009 21:34
#5
Jaakko wrote:
First impression: Melinda gentilis, with a grain of salt (or more). I'm not very good in these.
Thanks for the direction Jaakko, we have two Melinda species here, the other being M. viridicyanea. Perhaps the bue-green tint would make this more likely to be this one?:) There are no females in the Gallery so if it could be confirmed I can add it.:)
Posted by blowave on 29-12-2009 21:45
#6
I just realised there is a female of Melinda viridicyanea in the gallery, separated from the male by another species for some reason. It's a much brighter blue colour so maybe I am wrong there.;)