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Calliphoridae > Chrysomya megacephala. OK
Maherjos
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Posted on 15-12-2013 22:37
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Photograph taken on 14 December, 2013, in the wetlands of the Suárez Pond, Motril, Granada, Spain.
Immediate area of the Mediterranean coast.
Apparent size with wings, about 12 mm

Thanks in advance for any help!
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Callliphoridae indeed: Chrysomyia.

I can't be sure, but it seems to be Ch. megacepaha. A female.


Theo
 
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Zeegers wrote:
Callliphoridae indeed: Chrysomyia.

I can't be sure, but it seems to be Ch. megacepaha. A female.
Theo


Very grateful for their identification. Smile
With your guidance I edit the title, hoping that some other specialist also wants to give us their opinion.

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I am not a specialist Wink but I know the species of this genus found in Spain well enough to assure you that it is indeed a female of Chrysomyia megacephala Smile Great pictures!! Smile
 
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Piluca_Alvarez wrote:
I am not a specialist Wink but I know the species of this genus found in Spain well enough to assure you that it is indeed a female of Chrysomyia megacephala Smile Great pictures!! Smile


Dear Piluca. Thank you very much for your help to identify this fly. Grin
You know I think only your modesty and prudence, is greater than your knowledge. Wink

An affectionate greeting,
pepemarin
 
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