Thread subject:
Diptera.info :: ID please
Posted by
Rafael Estevez
on 17-02-2008 20:43
#1
Photo taken at Untes (Orense) Spain at abt 300 mts. On feb. 10th 2008.
Sized about 11 mm., adult resting on a leaf of Arbutus unedo. Open woodland shrubs of Q.illex and A.unedo.-
Thanks in advance for your help.
Rafael
Posted by
Andre
on 17-02-2008 20:46
#2
Looks like a Calliphoridae to me.. But let's wait for the pro's
Posted by
Zeegers
on 17-02-2008 22:11
#3
I agree. A very old Pollenia ?
Theo
Posted by
Tony Irwin
on 17-02-2008 22:27
#4
Yes,
Pollenia
it is - the little patch of golden hairs on the side of the thorax is enough to confirm this.
Posted by
Andre
on 18-02-2008 16:32
#5
I was thinking of
Pollenia
too, but hesitated indeed, because I couldn't see those hairs..
Posted by
Rafael Estevez
on 22-02-2008 21:31
#6
Thanks very much to Andre, Tony and Zeegers
By the way Andre I use a Nikon D70S.-
Rafael