Thread subject: Diptera.info :: ID please - > Sarcophagidae, Sarcophaga caerulescens
Posted by binturong on 22-12-2017 10:34
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Western part of Slovenia (SLO-ITA state border)
05.7.2016
Edited by binturong on 30-12-2017 14:02
Posted by binturong on 22-12-2017 10:34
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Posted by binturong on 22-12-2017 10:35
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Posted by binturong on 22-12-2017 10:35
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Posted by binturong on 22-12-2017 10:36
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Posted by binturong on 22-12-2017 10:36
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Posted by Zeegers on 22-12-2017 11:56
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It is a Sarcophagidae, probably a very dark Sarcophaga s.l.
Theo
Posted by binturong on 22-12-2017 22:03
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Thank you very much Theo
Posted by Thomas Pape on 30-12-2017 11:38
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I agree with Theo -- a male of Sarcophaga (sensu lato). The specimen appears to be rather large and has black terminalia, which in combination with the dark colour could indicate subgenus Robineauella (most common species = S. (R.) caerulescens). However, the wings are heavily worn along the hind margin suggesting a rather old specimen, and such aged specimens often get darker.
Posted by binturong on 30-12-2017 14:01
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Thomas, thank you very much for the comprehensive explanation