Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Calliphora vicina ?

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 24-01-2007 13:27
#1

hello Flyforum,

It's almost freezing outside but the sun brought me some flies on my balcony.

Is it Calliphora vicina?

Looks a bit like it..

Robert,

Edited by Robert Heemskerk on 26-01-2007 14:50

Posted by Susan R Walter on 24-01-2007 14:06
#2

Robert

Brown basicosta and reddish cheeks so I would say C vicina. The anterior spiracle isn't terribly bright, but it does seem to be brownish, and the beard doesn't seem to be really black, but I think is greyish, so I guess that's OK for vicina too. I'm a bit nervous now though that Theo has designated me as wizard.:)

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 26-01-2007 14:55
#3

Hi Susan,

Nice to inform me about some characteristics of C. vicina.
You could be right.
I'll name it C. Vicina and put a little questionmark after it!

thanks a lot for your help,

Robert Heemskerk,