Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Calliphoridae Melinda viridicyanea female?
Posted by blowave on 29-12-2009 22:42
#1
Hello,
After thinking another fly I had might be the female of Melinda viridicyanea, I discovered the bright blue one and I have one of those, bright blue that is! With a nice purple tinge.;)
Two pics only, taken on 8th June 2009 in my garden near Lincoln UK. It is possible to say what it is without seeing the wings properly?
Janet:)
Posted by blowave on 29-12-2009 22:42
#2
pic 2
Posted by Zeegers on 30-12-2009 10:50
#3
You are right, it is a female Melinda.
I never bother to distinguish between the 2 very similar species.
I'm lazy and it is not my group.
Theo
Posted by blowave on 30-12-2009 16:40
#4
Thanks anyway Theo for confirming it is a Melinda sp.:)
I have more pics which are probably the same fly, male also, most with a little green tinge but also very blue. I have more angles of others so maybe will try my luck with other pcics.;)