Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Calliphora vomitoria?

Posted by Jens Nielsen on 03-03-2007 00:16
#1

Last year I took this picture of a Calliphora which is now on the wikipedia. Can anyone confirm if it is Calliphora vomitoria or if it is really some other species?

kind regards,

Jens Nielsen

Posted by Jens Nielsen on 03-03-2007 00:18
#2

note: the picture was taken 5 June 2006 in the Netherlands

Posted by Tony Irwin on 03-03-2007 01:23
#3

Difficult to be absolutely certain, but I think vomitoria is the most likely species

Posted by Jens Nielsen on 03-03-2007 10:10
#4

If it is not vomitoria, what are the alternatives, and how do I tell?

I realise I made another picture with a close-up of the head, perhaps this helps with identification.

Jens

Posted by Jan Zwaaneveld on 03-03-2007 13:05
#5

Hello Jens,

With that reddish beard on a dark face I think it must be vomitoria.