Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Muscidae ID Belgium ->Haematobosca stimulans

Posted by bums on 20-06-2015 21:10
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hello,
I found this fly today, 20-06...
At first I thought it was an easy ID because of the dominant four white spots on the thorax, but since I've noticed that it barely has any dorsal setae, I must admit that I don't have a clue..even which family it belongs to.
Anthomyiidae would be my first guess, but....
any help is very welcome
thanks in advance... Chris

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Posted by bums on 20-06-2015 21:13
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7... with plumose arista

Posted by Tony Irwin on 20-06-2015 21:34
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Haematobosca stimulans (Muscidae)

Posted by bums on 20-06-2015 21:42
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ha..thanks a lot, Tony ... nice :)


edit: ...hmmm, the pictures in the gallery look kind of different to me...are those white spots variable?

Edited by bums on 20-06-2015 22:02

Posted by Tony Irwin on 20-06-2015 23:52
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It will depend on the sex of the specimen, the age of the specimen, and local variation as well. Yours does seem to be a well-marked individual, but within the species range I would say. Of course the photography (lighting, exposure, camera settings) will make a big difference too!

Posted by bums on 21-06-2015 09:14
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thanks for your additional explanations,Tony...and yes..it was bad light and windy weather, which leads to blurry pictures... Chris