Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Calliphora sp.

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 20-02-2007 15:03
#1
Hi flyforum,

This Calliphora looks a bit like Calliphora vomitoria but I can not find any reddish beard..
And the colour of the eyes? Isn't it too much traffic-red?
The basicosta seems pale to me.., cheeks grey/black..

Nice to hear your comment Wink

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 20-02-2007 15:03
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picture 2
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Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 20-02-2007 15:04
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picture 3
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Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 20-02-2007 15:04
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picture 4
Edited by Robert Heemskerk on 20-02-2007 15:05

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 20-02-2007 15:29
#5
Hi Robert.
Early spring Calliphoridae of size smaller than "normal" Calliphora, with reddish eyes and not very sharp curved M may belongs to genus Melinda.
Nikita

Posted by Zeegers on 20-02-2007 17:57
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Nikita is right.
In 'all' Calliphora (high mountain and boreal species excluded) the lower calyptra is distinctly darkened. If it's not, it should be Melinda.


Theo Zeegers

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 20-02-2007 20:32
#7
Thank you Nikita and Theo,

on picture 2, I see a calyptra which is white but I don't know if this is the lower calyptra?

If it is, then this is:
Melinda gentilis or Melinda viridicyanea isn't it?

Only to identify by genitalis?

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 20-02-2007 21:55
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calyptra

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 20-02-2007 23:19
#9
thank you for the nice drawing!

I will call the fly Melinda sp. Smile

Robert,