Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Doing their Part to Keep Fly Numbers Up
Posted by Stephen on 05-08-2006 19:16
#1
These flies were about 5 mm long, photographed in a wetland 28 May 2006. Location West Virginia USA.
Gray striped abdomens and plumose arista add up to Muscidae?
Thanks in advance for any ID help.
Posted by Stephen on 05-08-2006 19:18
#2
Second photo showing more detail.
Posted by Tony Irwin on 05-08-2006 20:34
#3
Hi Stephen
I have to say these look alot like Sarcophagidae to me. I think I can see a row of hypopleural bristles on the female, and the colouration and shape all fit
Sarcophaga or one of the related genera. One of the notable features of these flies are the very large foot pads (pulvilli), particularly noticeable in this male. (The developing foot-pad in
Sarcophaga has giant (polytene) chromosomes, same as in Drosophila larva salivary glands. :o ;) )
Posted by Zeegers on 06-08-2006 12:51
#4
Tony is right.
It is a Sarcophaga (s.l.)
Theo
Posted by Stephen on 06-08-2006 12:54
#5
Tony, Zeegers, Thanks very much for correcting my ID. I am learning a lot!