Posted by gardensafarinl on 29-09-2006 22:38
#1
As I don't allow any mistakes on my website (which is wishful thinking, I know), I would like to ask you whther this is S. calcitrans. Sizewise just a tiny bit smaller than a house fly. Dreadful needle shaped snout.
Picture taken today in Eastern Holland (forests, gardens and meadows on dry sandy soil). Thank you very much in advance!
Posted by Tony Irwin on 30-09-2006 08:41
#2
Yes, this is
Stomoxys calcitrans. Looks like a female. (Male eyes are slightly closer together and abdomen is a different shape.)
Posted by gardensafarinl on 30-09-2006 10:53
#3
Thanks a lot indeed! New species for my site and first positive id for the garden.
Cheers,
Hans
Posted by cthirion on 30-09-2006 16:11
#4
I hope not to find it in my garden, it makes unpleasant wounds with human and the animals by sucking blood! :o