Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Another Calliphora vicina?

Posted by Juergen Peters on 16-11-2007 17:00
#1

Hello!

This was a very large, dark Calliphora female. But I think it is nevertheless C. vicina again (?). (Novemver-15, Ostwestfalen/Germany.)


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Edited by Juergen Peters on 16-11-2007 17:01

Posted by Zeegers on 16-11-2007 18:25
#2

Correct, vicina


Theo

Posted by Xespok on 16-11-2007 18:27
#3

The face color seems to vary a lot among the individuals. Some have reddish face, others have white, yet others black and white. I wonder if this has to do something with aging, or is just an individual variation.

Posted by Juergen Peters on 16-11-2007 18:46
#4

Hello, Theo and Gabor!

Thanks!

Xespok wrote:
The face color seems to vary a lot among the individuals. Some have reddish face, others have white, yet others black and white. I wonder if this has to do something with aging, or is just an individual variation.


Most C. vicinas here have a yellowish to flesh coloured face. But it seems that there is really some darkening to more red in older individuals. This one seems to be rather worn, too.