Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Sarcophaga?

Posted by Cor Zonneveld on 31-10-2006 22:03
#1
This looks superficially like a small Sarcophaga, but is it?

Amstelveen, The Netehrlands. 30 September 2006. Size: quite small, it is sitting on an individual Ivy flower. Habitat: Ivy scrubs in suburban park area.

Posted by Tony Irwin on 31-10-2006 22:43
#2
Hi Cor. Yes, it's a Sarcophaga s.l. female. Some of the species can be as little as 3.5 mm.

Posted by Cor Zonneveld on 03-11-2006 12:32
#3
Is it possible to be more specific? I submitted it for the gallery, and a more specific identification would be helpful!

Posted by Tony Irwin on 03-11-2006 20:08
#4
Sorry, Cor - it's a worn female with quite a few broken bristles, and almost all of the key features are out of focus or in deep shadow. Without a specimen it's pretty well impossible to name it.Sad