Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Metallic blue fly
Posted by Trik on 14-05-2007 20:39
#1
Seen on an unidentified leaf in a very wet water meadow, beside a drainage ditch. Field full of developing umbilifers and other wild flowers/grasses. Deciduous woodland and a river close by.
My very limited text book suggests Lonchaeidae, but I don`t have a clue.
Many thanks
Trik
Posted by Trik on 14-05-2007 20:49
#2
Couldn`t attach the picture first time. Image resampled, so trying again. Sorry
Trik
Edited by Trik on 14-05-2007 20:51
Posted by Kahis on 14-05-2007 21:00
#3
Assuming this photo was taken in England, I'd file it under blowflies (Calliphoridae).
Posted by Trik on 14-05-2007 23:16
#4
I thought that blowflies were ugly things. This one looks far too attractive to have such unsavoury habits :)
Thanks for the ID.
Trik
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 15-05-2007 00:07
#5
Lucillia sp. ??