Posted by jeremyr on 10-04-2014 21:31
#1
I've not seen a curve in the median vein quite like this, and the markings on the thorax also look distinctive. This combination surely suggests a genus
Either anthomyiidae or sarcophagidae is my guess.
the scutellum is tipped with red and is quite bristly
thanks,
Jeremy
Edited by jeremyr on 12-04-2014 13:42
Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 10-04-2014 21:35
#3
Indeed, the combination vein M1+2 upcurved + scutellum red-tipped give the genus
Muscina (Muscidae). Probably
Muscina prolapsa for yours.
Posted by jeremyr on 10-04-2014 21:50
#4
thanks Stephane, it appears to have very dark legs. Is that also a key feature?
Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 10-04-2014 22:01
#5
The dark legs eliminate
M. stabulans and
M. angustifrons, the absence of large lower calypter eliminate
M. pascuorum, and the the width of cell r4+5 opening at apex eliminate
M. levida. It remains
Muscina prolapsa.