Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinid-NO!, Sarcophagid

Posted by Tony T on 04-09-2007 20:59
#1
4 September 2007, NB, Canada
Was photographing another insect on my deck when this guy flew in giving me enough time for a couple of quick shots before it disappeared.
Guessing size at about 11mm
Edited by Tony T on 04-09-2007 22:49

Posted by Zeegers on 04-09-2007 21:04
#2
Well, this looks very much like a Sarcophigidae Sarcophaginae.
Even in the New World....


Theo

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 04-09-2007 21:07
#3
undoubtely. Sarcophagidae!

Posted by Tony T on 04-09-2007 22:48
#4
Thanks Theo and Jorge, I was fooled by the large setae on its rear end. I believe this is my 1st Sarcophagidae

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 04-09-2007 23:08
#5
Smile We have lots of Sarcophagidae! Usullay they like to be on bridges! Frown I have seen lots of sarcophagid flies there. awkward