Posted by
Stephen on 18-11-2006 16:37
#2
Tony and Paul have helped me through about a dozen of these in the last few weeks. I wonder if I am learning anything? I can't really see the anal vein because of the fly's dark body; if it reaches the wing margin, then Anthomyiidae, if I have learned my lessons right.
Without being able to see the anal vein, I would look at the arista. Since it seems not to be plumose, I would say Anthomyiidae rather than Muscidae, but it would be good to hear what others think, so I hope someone else will add their ideas.