Thread subject: Diptera.info :: calypter question

Posted by Zeegers on 27-01-2015 20:17
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No, you can't. Very large calyptra occur in Tachinidae and Sarcophagidae, to say the least.
This is a Sarcophagidae Miltogramminae.
How can you tell ? Jizz.
Less annoying answer: many indications: lack of bristles on mesonotum, lack of discal bristles, strong bend to vein R4+5, large eyes.
Neither of these itself is crucial, but the combination is.

And of course, if you look yourself: no swimming band !
Theo