Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Blue Calliphorid

Posted by tristram on 05-12-2010 20:57
#1
In a clearing in woodland near Guisborough, North Yorkshire, UK, on 2010-08-08.
Thorax looks too blue for Calliphora vomitoria or C. vicina.
Any ideas?

Posted by tristram on 05-12-2010 20:57
#2
And from the side:

Posted by Roger Thomason on 06-12-2010 02:59
#3
Blue enough for Protocalliphora azurea maybe

Posted by tristram on 06-12-2010 17:48
#4
Thanks Roger!

Posted by tristram on 06-12-2010 22:15
#5
But, if I understand correctly, it is the male Protocalliphora azurea that are supposed to be noticably blue, and this is a female. Does that make any difference?