Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Hippoboscidae - Ornithomya avicularia
#1
Hello,
is this an Ornithomya avicularia? The outer setae on the scutellum seem to be much shorter than the inner ones.
Thanks, Marion
Length of the fly from head to wing tip about 8mm.
Germany, Saxony, July 2020.
Posted by
Zeegers on 13-07-2020 20:50
#4
Any indication of the host ?
Theo
#5
Unfortunately not. I found the fly at home, 20 cm away from the balcony door.
Marion
Posted by
Zeegers on 14-07-2020 07:34
#6
ANY swallows nests around your home?
Theo
#7
This year there are more birds. In spring I have seen swallows in the sky. Today I looked around, but could not find any swallow nest. On the meadow and trees in front of the house usually there are only other songbird species.
If required I can try to take more fly photos, but do not know which parts are important for ID.
Marion
Posted by
Zeegers on 14-07-2020 17:25
#8
I thinkit is O. avicularia, but I was a bit disturbed by the small setulae before the large oneson the scutellum. Idon't have a cess to my collection at this time, but untill further notice, it should be avicularia, given the lack of Hirundo nests.
Theo
#9
Thank you very much, Theo.
Best wishes,
Marion