Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Calliphoridae -> Pollenia vagabunda

Posted by Carnifex on 05-03-2020 10:24
#1
Hi,
this observation is from early May in a park in Vienna.

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Edited by Carnifex on 30-11-2021 09:30

Posted by johnes81 on 05-03-2020 11:08
#2
Hallo Lorin,

a very ragged female Pollenia vagabunda.

Best wishes,
John

Posted by Carnifex on 05-03-2020 14:42
#3
Great, a new one for me. Not all Pollenia seem to be scary to ID :)
Thanks John!

Posted by johnes81 on 05-03-2020 18:25
#4
Hi Lorin,

Congratulations for finding a new one :) I'm happy to help.

Pollenia is my favorite genus of flies. I suppose that they aren't very scary to id if you invest enough time to learn how to separate them. I attack this genus like i'm Mr. T Mapogo claiming his territory. rudis, angustigena and hungarica are the most problematic of the genus in my opinion.

Best wishes,
John

Posted by Carnifex on 07-03-2020 01:17
#5
To quote a quote by Susan Walters from the insektenfotos-Forum:
"Male Pollenia are the most frustrating creatures. ...
I currently hate Pollenia..."

:D

Posted by johnes81 on 07-03-2020 10:12
#6
Hello Lorin,

I understand the frustration of dealing with Pollenia. I've wanted to pull out my hair on several occasions. But i really like Pollenia so i keep trying to master this genus.

Best wishes,
John