Thread subject: Diptera.info :: a small blow fly???
Posted by thijsdegraaf on 02-05-2013 22:38
#1
It looks like a small blow fly (Calliphoridae). But I don't know a similar species.
I hope you can help me. :|
Photo 30-4-2013. Bergen, The Netherlands.
Regards, Thijs
On the leaf of a berry bush.
Posted by thijsdegraaf on 02-05-2013 22:38
#2
second photo
Posted by thijsdegraaf on 02-05-2013 22:39
#3
third photo
Posted by thijsdegraaf on 02-05-2013 22:39
#4
last photo
Posted by Juergen Peters on 02-05-2013 23:49
#5
Hello, Thijs!
I'm no expert, but for me this one has the general jizz of a worn
Pollenia.
Posted by thijsdegraaf on 03-05-2013 06:35
#6
Hello Jürgen,
Thanks. Yes, I think, that's the only possibility.
Regards, Thijs
Posted by ChrisR on 03-05-2013 07:50
#7
Yes,
Pollenia are called 'cluster flies' because they hibernate in large groups in cold, dry places to survive the winter. This means that any flying now are likely to be very old, tatty and rubbed, like yours, so they lack the classic curly, golden hair on the thorax ;)
Posted by thijsdegraaf on 03-05-2013 09:44
#8
Yes Chris, I've always many in the garden after the winter. This year less than other years. I think because the long cold winter. But with this small pollenia without golden hairs I wasn't sure. I'm always hoping to have a new species to me. :)
Regards, Thijs
Edited by thijsdegraaf on 03-05-2013 09:46