Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Phormia regina (Calliphoridae), male and female? (03.03.26) --> confirmed

Posted by Juergen Peters on 04-03-2026 21:06
#1
Hello,

besides many Calliphora, Pollenia, Phaonia tuguriorum and subventa, Muscina prolapsa, Neomyia cornicina and Eudasyphora cyanella these bluish green Calliphoridae were visiting the fruit baits in our courtyard during the last days (northwest Germany).

I think, they are Phormia regina, but cannot totally exclude Protophormia terranovae.
Edited by Juergen Peters on 05-03-2026 13:51

Posted by Juergen Peters on 04-03-2026 21:06
#2
Pic #2

Posted by Juergen Peters on 04-03-2026 21:06
#3
Pic #3

Posted by Juergen Peters on 04-03-2026 21:07
#4
A female.

Posted by eklans on 05-03-2026 11:13
#5
Phormia regina m/f is correct

Posted by Juergen Peters on 05-03-2026 13:50
#6
eklans wrote:
Phormia regina m/f is correct

Thanks a lot, Eric!