Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Sarcophagidae help, C Spain --> Sarcophaga africa
Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 23-04-2011 12:31
#1
I am a bit lost with this one (how unusual! :D ). Any help would be much appreciated. Even to know the family for sure, would make me very happy.
Taken in Daimiel town, C Spain on the 17th April 2011.
Edited by Piluca_Alvarez on 25-04-2011 20:39
Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 23-04-2011 12:31
#2
A back view.
Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 23-04-2011 12:32
#3
A lateral view.
Posted by Zeegers on 23-04-2011 17:01
#4
Should be family Sarcophagidae, though it is pretty weird (an awful lot of thoracic bristles are lacking !).
So change the title to Sarcophagidae help and wait for Liekele
Theo
Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 23-04-2011 23:09
#5
Thanks for your help, Theo! Going to change the title at once!
Posted by Liekele Sijstermans on 24-04-2011 01:36
#6
In general thoracic bristles on Sarcophaga are often not so explicitly present. Pre- and postsutural acrostichal are often completely absent or weak (except the last pair).
However this female might be Sarcophaga (Bercaea) africa. At least the chaetotaxy and the stripes match with my female specimens. I would need a specimen to check for the genitalia.
Liekele
Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 25-04-2011 20:40
#7
Thanks a lot, Liekele!!!! I am a happy lady indeed (hahaha)!!! :D:D