Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Calliphoridae?
Posted by rafalk on 27-03-2015 22:26
#1
I met this fly in decidous forest near by Łódź ( Poland ). Was march first. Calliphoridae, i suppose - but absolutely not sure.
Posted by rafalk on 27-03-2015 22:26
#2
Another picture
Posted by rafalk on 27-03-2015 22:27
#3
Next
Posted by rafalk on 27-03-2015 22:27
#4
And one more
Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 27-03-2015 22:55
#5
My guess is
Redtenbacheria insignis (Tachinidae).
Posted by rafalk on 27-03-2015 23:10
#6
So, little suprise for me. However, it's even better. New species of Tachinidae in my collection.
Thanks a lot, Stephane.
Posted by Zeegers on 28-03-2015 12:35
#7
Rafalk,
Did I understand correctly that you took the pictures on March 1 th of this year ??
That is pretty weird.
As is the fly, it is something weird and Redtenbacheria might be an excellent suggestion: the tibiae should be yellow, though. But structurally it is pretty similar !
Theo
Posted by rafalk on 28-03-2015 13:12
#8
Was March 1st, indeed.
Tibiae predominantly black, but the middle parts are brownish/yellowish. When I meet up with Cezary Bystrowski ( polish specialist ), I will ask for opinion.
Thanks for suggestion.
Posted by rafalk on 30-03-2015 15:47
#9
Today I get the confirmation from Cezary. He was also suprised at the date of observation.
Thanks again
Posted by Zeegers on 30-03-2015 17:58
#10
Well, I consulted Dr. Tschorsnig in Stuttgart and he has strong doubts.
I think with good reason.
Not only the colouration is off, also there are strong apical scutellar bristles present, which are not in Redtenbacheria (check tachinidae.eu).
So....
It must be something else.
It might still be a Calliphoridae or even a Muscidae ??
Theo
Posted by rafalk on 30-03-2015 18:25
#11
Hmm...Maybe wintering specimen, like many Calliphoridae...