Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Muscidae (Phaeonia species)

Posted by Cheryl Moorehead on 04-02-2007 05:46
#1

I was hoping that this fly could be identified. It was found sunning itself on the wall of my house. It seems to be active all year round here in Seattle, Washington state (U.S.A.). It is about 1cm long, greenish-grey, and has a little bit of a marking on each wing. (A little line...I don't know which cell(s) or veins...)
I have had trouble getting the picture to show when I've tried posting here before. If this doesn't work, can I perhaps email it somewhere?
The photo was taken February 2, 2007.
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Edited by Cheryl Moorehead on 22-02-2007 20:18

Posted by Cheryl Moorehead on 07-02-2007 19:46
#2

04-02-2007
Found on brick wall of house
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Edited by Cheryl Moorehead on 07-02-2007 19:52

Posted by Cheryl Moorehead on 07-02-2007 19:50
#3

26-12-2006
Found on English Holly leaf
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Posted by Cheryl Moorehead on 14-02-2007 02:17
#4

This photo was taken on the same wall as the first 2 photos:farm1.static.flickr.com/139/388573202_9d7bc44828.jpg

Sunny, cool and near a rose bush.

Edited by Cheryl Moorehead on 14-02-2007 02:21

Posted by Cheryl Moorehead on 22-02-2007 06:20
#5

This specimen was photographed on the bark of a Western Hemlock, about 1m up from the ground. Sunny, cool, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A. About 1cm long, greenish/gray. White "feet".
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Posted by Kahis on 22-02-2007 10:05
#6

The first two photos are of a Phaonia species (family Muscidae). This is a very large genus in the northern temperate zone. The 3rd one is a slender muscid or robust anthomyiid. No. 4 & 5 are probably the same species as 1&2.

Posted by Cheryl Moorehead on 22-02-2007 14:53
#7

Thank you! You've helped me with a problem that's been frustrating me for some time!:D