Posted by ukursawe on 26-07-2023 11:57
#1
Hi,
A few days ago I took a picture of a shiny green fly on a leaf of
Fallopia japonica.
Originally, I thought this could be
Lucilia sp., but I have never seen one with a red forehead. Is that really the correct genus/family and/or is a narrower determination possible ?
Garden in Germany, Southern Bavaria, Munich (-West), 08.07.2023, app. 8-10 mm
Greetings, Uli
Edited by ukursawe on 26-07-2023 13:26
Posted by eklans on 26-07-2023 13:00
#2
Hello Uli, it's very likely a female
Lucilia sericata. The frontal vitta is red because the fly is fresh and not completely sclerotised yet.
Edited by eklans on 26-07-2023 13:01
Posted by ukursawe on 26-07-2023 13:25
#3
Hi Eric,
thank you very much for the determination and the explanation.
Greetings, Uli