Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bright blue Calliphorid (22.03.26) --> Melinda viridicyanea

Posted by Juergen Peters on 22-03-2026 20:24
#1
Hello,

unfortunately I could only take some bad pictures from a distance. Ca. 7-8 mm, at forest border (northwest Germany). Could it be a Melinda?
Edited by Juergen Peters on 23-03-2026 19:56

Posted by Juergen Peters on 22-03-2026 20:24
#2
Pic #2

Posted by eklans on 23-03-2026 11:49
#3
Yes, could be a female Melinda viridicyanea.

Posted by Juergen Peters on 23-03-2026 19:56
#4
eklans wrote:
Yes, could be a female Melinda viridicyanea.

Thanks a lot, Eric!