Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Blue-grey Calliphoridae? (01.05.19) --> Melinda viridicyanea

Posted by johnes81 on 07-05-2019 11:26
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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: