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