johnes81 wrote:
Bravo! Miguel. I am proud of your effort with this specimen. You've even documented the lateral sacs. Job well done!

I agree with Pollenia rudis female. Pleae add the species to the title.

Nota bene: Pollenia rudis females can be quite tricky at times. For example, i have a female that looks much like P. vagabunda. Even the spermathecae are round (freak specimen). However, careful examination proves it to be P. rudis. Dr. Rognes confirmed it as P. rudis. My point is that P. rudis might fool you from time-to-time, so it is important to analyze key features that distinguish P. rudis from other Pollenia flies. Palpi, ad on t2, t3, pv on fore femora and t1, black vestiture, posterior spiracle, scleritized lateral sacs, spermathecae, ovipositor and microtrichia of ovipositor. Careful examination is very important with Pollenia flies. I love Pollenia flies, so i try to be as close to an expert as possible.

Best wishes,
John