Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Metallic blue fly

Posted by Trik on 14-05-2007 19:39
#1
Seen on an unidentified leaf in a very wet water meadow, beside a drainage ditch. Field full of developing umbilifers and other wild flowers/grasses. Deciduous woodland and a river close by.

My very limited text book suggests Lonchaeidae, but I don`t have a clue.

Many thanks
Trik

Posted by Trik on 14-05-2007 19:49
#2
Couldn`t attach the picture first time. Image resampled, so trying again. Sorry

Trik
Edited by Trik on 14-05-2007 19:51

Posted by Kahis on 14-05-2007 20:00
#3
Assuming this photo was taken in England, I'd file it under blowflies (Calliphoridae).

Posted by Trik on 14-05-2007 22:16
#4
I thought that blowflies were ugly things. This one looks far too attractive to have such unsavoury habits Smile

Thanks for the ID.

Trik

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 14-05-2007 23:07
#5
Lucillia sp. ??