Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Calliphoridae - Lucilia ampullacea ?

Posted by Sundew on 21-10-2018 23:11
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Even with pin sharp macrophotographs it is hardly possible to identify females ofLucilia. The key by Steven Falk (https://quelestce...132016.pdf) tells us nicely what to see - and what your photos sadly don't show... If we were at least able to estimate the length of the 3rd antennal segment that is said to be 3-4 times as long as wide in L. ampullacea and about 2.5 times in L. caesar, but alas, no chance. So it might be the frequent L. caesar, but this is just a guess.
Regards, Sundew