Thread subject: Diptera.info :: small Calliphorid -> Calliphora vicina probably

Posted by Carnifex on 23-08-2021 23:05
#1
I am aware of large intraspecific size variations, but this one was especially small in comparison to some Calliphora vicina around.
Is this a Calliphora at all?

Vienna, in August

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Edited by Carnifex on 24-08-2021 06:40

Posted by Juergen Peters on 24-08-2021 02:16
#2
Hi Lorin,

I think, this is simply Calliphora vicina. I found 5 mm specimens, but they still were C. vicina...

Posted by Carnifex on 24-08-2021 06:40
#3
Thanks Jürgen!

Posted by Zeegers on 24-08-2021 07:22
#4
Basicosta clearly yellow, so no doubt.

Size of adult depends on food supply in larval stage.

Theo

Posted by Carnifex on 24-08-2021 23:29
#5
Thanks Theo, such an easy marker and I forgot to use it!

(however, basically relying on the British key - not sure what additional species might occur in eastern Austria...)