Posted by johnes81 on 07-05-2019 11:26
#9
Hello Juergen, the silver dusting may be confusing but the fly as a whole is clearly
Melinda viridicyanea male. The bend in the vein is similar to Calliphora but more subtle. Keep an eye out for gentilis which will convey a more modest and aloof presence.
here is a male with silver dusting: