Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Calliphoridae/Muscidae

Posted by John Carr on 16-11-2022 18:47
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There is some overlap in wing veins and you have to look at other characters.

Shiny green muscoid flies with strong bend in vein M, without faint stripes on the thorax or strong bristles on the abdomen, should be Lucilia or Neomyia. Species of Lucilia have 3 pairs of postsutural dorsocentrals and 2 or 3 pairs of postsutural acrostichals. Species of Neomyia have 3 or 4 pairs of postsutural dorsocentrals and 1 pair of postsutural acrostichals. The common species N. cornicina has the green color extending onto the head and is only likely to be seen near bovine dung.

Edited by John Carr on 16-11-2022 18:47