Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Blue Fly

Posted by Ulrich on 08-09-2007 22:45
#1

Hello,

can anyone determine this abuot 12mm long fly taken 1st September 2007, between the Black Forest (north) and the
Upper Rhine / Murg Valley / Southwestern Germany, 165 meters.

Regards Ulrich

Posted by Iolaire on 09-09-2007 10:39
#2

I guess it's Calliphora...

Posted by Susan R Walter on 09-09-2007 11:54
#3

Yes, that's what it looks like to me too, but I can't see enough to say more. Dorsal shots of Calliphora are often impossible - need at least a lateral shot to see the distinguishing characters.

Posted by Ulrich on 09-09-2007 12:45
#4

Can this two images help?
Ulrich

Posted by Ulrich on 09-09-2007 12:46
#5

The second!

Posted by Susan R Walter on 10-09-2007 17:33
#6

Excellent - thanks Ulrich - clearly Calliphora vicina - red cheeks, black beard, browny yellow basicosta and anterior spiracle.

Posted by Ulrich on 10-09-2007 21:23
#7

Thank You very much!
Ulrich