Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Muscidae (Phaeonia species)
#1
I was hoping that this fly could be identified. It was found sunning itself on the wall of my house. It seems to be active all year round here in Seattle, Washington state (U.S.A.). It is about 1cm long, greenish-grey, and has a little bit of a marking on each wing. (A little line...I don't know which cell(s) or veins...)
I have had trouble getting the picture to show when I've tried posting here before. If this doesn't work, can I perhaps email it somewhere?
The photo was taken February 2, 2007.
#2
04-02-2007
Found on brick wall of house
#3
26-12-2006
Found on English Holly leaf
#4
This photo was taken on the same wall as the first 2 photos:
Sunny, cool and near a rose bush.
#5
This specimen was photographed on the bark of a Western Hemlock, about 1m up from the ground. Sunny, cool, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A. About 1cm long, greenish/gray. White "feet".
Posted by
Kahis on 22-02-2007 10:05
#6
The first two photos are of a
Phaonia species (family Muscidae). This is a very large genus in the northern temperate zone. The 3rd one is a slender muscid or robust anthomyiid. No. 4 & 5 are probably the same species as 1&2.
#7
Thank you! You've helped me with a problem that's been frustrating me for some time!
