Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Fly with thicker head
Posted by
Volker on 31-07-2020 17:03
#1
Hello,
I've been finding this fly on peppermint a lot lately. Size is perhaps 6-7 mm. Its relatively thick head in relation to its body size is striking. Which species is it ?
Germany, Saarland, Bexbach, 31.07.2020, Absolute Altitude 250 m
Greetings Volker
Posted by
Zeegers on 31-07-2020 17:49
#2
So, please take care ! I see three different Sarcophagidae species !
Second one Miltogramma punctatum, third one possibly M. germari and first no idea.
Theo
Posted by
Volker on 31-07-2020 18:11
#3
Hello Theo
The animals fly so fast. I thought I always photographed the same animal.
The first perhaps Miltogramma punctata ?
Greetings Volker
Edited by
Volker on 31-07-2020 18:18
Posted by
Zeegers on 31-07-2020 19:57
#4
No. Have a close look at the black spots on last tergite. They are all “very different” (that is, to Sarcophagidae standards)
Theo
Posted by
Volker on 01-08-2020 06:28
#5
Ok, many thanks for explanation.
Greetings Volker
Edited by
Volker on 01-08-2020 06:28
#6
I would say that the first and second photo are both M. punctata