Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Angola Calliphoridae: Ameniinae ? => Chrysomya megacephala (female)
Posted by skrylten on 14-06-2016 18:45
#1
I got some battered specimens from Angola (South west Africa). Probably common species.
Angola, Kilamba or Zango (outskirts of Luanda), March-June, 10 mm
Edited by skrylten on 15-06-2016 18:16
Posted by skrylten on 14-06-2016 18:45
#2
Dorsal
Posted by skrylten on 14-06-2016 18:46
#3
Scutum
Posted by skrylten on 14-06-2016 18:47
#4
Face
Posted by Zeegers on 15-06-2016 07:50
#5
I am utterly ignorant on Ameniinae, but this specimen cries out Chrysomyia all over. So, why not simply Chrysomyia ?
Theo
Posted by skrylten on 15-06-2016 18:19
#6
Thanks Theo !
I thought I saw a bare stemvein but it is setose so Chrysomya (Chrysomyia) megacephala it is :)
/Leif K
Posted by Zeegers on 15-06-2016 20:21
#7
Yes, these hairs can be very difficult to see ! You need to get the correct angle.
Whether it is megacephala, that is another matter.
There are many more species around in the Afrotropics.
(see Zumpt if you are interested).
I lack experience here.
Theo
Posted by skrylten on 15-06-2016 20:27
#8
I found this key to Afrotropical species:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/276054123_Key_to_Adults_of_Afrotropical_Species_of_the_Genus_Chrysomya_Robineau-Desvoidy_Diptera_Calliphoridae
Anterior spiracle and Female frons widening in middle should point to megacephala.
/Leif K
Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 15-06-2016 21:17
#9
I'd say Chrysomya chloropyga
Posted by skrylten on 16-06-2016 11:09
#10
From the key in reply #8 C. chloropyga would have:
- Anterior thoracic spiracle white or yellow
- presutural area with a black _||_ shaped pattern
and what about the "Copper tail"?
It doesn't seem to fit my specimen ...
/Leif K