Thread subject: Diptera.info :: unknown fly ..huge head+chunky body
Posted by fleabag on 16-05-2007 23:30
#1
Hi,
Please could anyone help me to id this? found today in rural sussex uk ...maybe about 10mm ?
I was wondering if it could be a Tachinid...but im not sure...never seen one like it before.
thanks,
Noel
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 16-05-2007 23:34
#2
i would say Calliphora sp. (Calliphoridae) finishing emerging from the pupa.
that extended face I think that is ptilinum inflated in pos-pupa stage.
Posted by Tony Irwin on 16-05-2007 23:59
#3
Jorge is absolutely right, and the pale anterior spiracle, pale basicosta and orange jowls with black hairs all point to
Calliphora vicina
Posted by fleabag on 17-05-2007 18:19
#4
thanks for the help Jorge + Tony:)