Posted by Cor Zonneveld on 01-07-2007 20:41
#1
I saw this fly in Amstelveen, Holland, near a rail track, a bit sandy with lots of flowers. It visits Wild Carrot (Daucus carota) on the photograph. First I thought some worn Lucillia, but then I notices it to be quite different. Size 8 - 10 mm. I'm quite unsure, but might it be a Tachinid? And can it be IDed?
Edited by Cor Zonneveld on 02-07-2007 18:52
Posted by Cor Zonneveld on 01-07-2007 20:43
#2
this photograph shows much better the metal coloration. The wing was apparently disabled.
Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 01-07-2007 21:45
#3
I think Cor, your first impression was correct, Calliphoridae.
Just not Lucilia, but Bellardia.
Nikita
Posted by Cor Zonneveld on 02-07-2007 18:53
#4
Thanks Nikita! I guess little can be said about the species?