Thread subject: Diptera.info :: a small blow fly???
#1
It looks like a small blow fly (Calliphoridae). But I don't know a similar species.
I hope you can help me.
Photo 30-4-2013. Bergen, The Netherlands.
Regards, Thijs
On the leaf of a berry bush.
#5
Hello, Thijs!
I'm no expert, but for me this one has the general jizz of a worn
Pollenia.
#6
Hello Jürgen,
Thanks. Yes, I think, that's the only possibility.
Regards, Thijs
Posted by
ChrisR on 03-05-2013 07:50
#7
Yes,
Pollenia are called 'cluster flies' because they hibernate in large groups in cold, dry places to survive the winter. This means that any flying now are likely to be very old, tatty and rubbed, like yours, so they lack the classic curly, golden hair on the thorax
#8
Yes Chris, I've always many in the garden after the winter. This year less than other years. I think because the long cold winter. But with this small pollenia without golden hairs I wasn't sure. I'm always hoping to have a new species to me.
Regards, Thijs