Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Calliphora vicina ♂? => Lucilia sericata

Posted by Bembix on 07-02-2023 17:37
#1
Good afternoon,

here is a picture of a fly from April 2022. I suspect it's Calliphora vicina ♂, but would like confirmation or correction.

Habitat sandy dry grassland in southwest Germany.

Thanks for the help.
Edited by Bembix on 09-02-2023 18:09

Posted by eklans on 07-02-2023 18:03
#2
Good afternoon Bembix, I think it's a ♂ Lucilia sericata.
Edited by eklans on 07-02-2023 18:06

Posted by Bembix on 09-02-2023 18:08
#3
pity, I was hoping to be right for once. Anyway, thanks, Eric.

Posted by tristram on 09-02-2023 20:56
#4
Calliphora vicina has reddish 'cheeks', dark grey thorax and blue abdomen. You should be able to find some if you keep looking. There are a lot about, even in winter.