Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Light grey fly with indented eyes -> Stomoxys calcitrans, female

Posted by Karola on 15-04-2023 23:04
#1
Hello,

what species might this be?

Best regards,
Karola

Germany, North-Rhine Westphalia, Mülheim, August 11th, 2021
Edited by Karola on 16-04-2023 10:58

Posted by John Carr on 15-04-2023 23:50
#2
One of the blood-feeding Muscidae.

Posted by Karola on 16-04-2023 07:00
#3
So probably Stomoxys calcitrans. Thank you.

Posted by eklans on 16-04-2023 10:53
#4
Correct, Karola and due to the small eyes, I think it's a female (frons > ½ head).

Posted by Karola on 16-04-2023 10:57
#5
Thank you, Eric!

Greetings,
Karola