Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Calliphoridae, Eurychaeta sp.?? Northern Norway
Posted by Geir79 on 11-03-2011 20:13
#1
Only guessing on Muscidae for this one, might be another family? Perhaps Calliphoridae? Size 8-10 mm, photographed outside my apartment 14.09.2010, in Bodø, Northern Norway.
Edited by Geir79 on 12-03-2011 12:39
Posted by nielsyese on 11-03-2011 20:40
#2
Calliphoridae.
Posted by Geir79 on 12-03-2011 00:03
#3
Thank you for correcting family. This is not genus Calliphora is it? Does not look like other Calliphora species (or other Calliphoridae I've photographed and got identified).
Posted by Zeegers on 12-03-2011 12:01
#4
Can't be sure, but does not look like Calliphora.
Could be Eurychaeta ??
Theo
Posted by Geir79 on 12-03-2011 12:39
#5
Maybe? Not an expert on Diptera though... Eurychaeta palpalis is the only species recorded in Norway previously it seems, is it possible to confirm with specimen?
Don't find much info about this genus on the internet. Think this might be interesting to do further research on.
Trying to identify as many insect-species as possible in my area (most Diptera is too difficult for me due to large number of similar species).
Posted by Zeegers on 13-03-2011 10:41
#6
As long as you get those botflies !!!
Eurychaeta is my suggestion based on the yellow palpus (if I'm not mistaken), which is otherwise pretty uncommon in 'Sarcophaga-like' flies.
Theo
Posted by Geir79 on 13-03-2011 15:50
#7
Thanks for the help with this one. Botflies are no problem I think (was Hypoderma tarandi on my previous avatar-photo)
Posted by Zeegers on 13-03-2011 19:12
#8
excellent avatar, nice photo
Theo