Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Mating Flies, Sarcophagidae ?

Posted by Stephen on 22-09-2006 11:43
#1

The males front legs strike me as comical for some reason.

Judging mostly by antennae, I am thinking Sarcophagidae? In a moment I will post a detail of the antennae.

Open area near woodlands, 27 August 2006, West Virginia USA.

ID help appreciated!

Posted by Stephen on 22-09-2006 11:45
#2

Antennae

Posted by Tony Irwin on 22-09-2006 20:49
#3

Hi Stephen
Yes, Sarcophaga or a closely related genus. Unfortunately I'm not familiar enough with the Nearctic species to help further.