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Pollenia species?
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Posted on 11-02-2008 20:46
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 Today I found this fly (about 10-12 mm) on the loft of my house. It has a golden shine, Could it be a Pollenia?
I kept the fly in a pot. So I could make other pictures if needed. Which parts of the fly are essential for the species name?
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 Yep. Pollenia (Sarcophagidae)
 
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 Hello Albert, this is defenitely Pollenia. As far as I know it is not possible to tell the species from photos.
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jorgemotalmeida wrote:
Yep. Pollenia (Sarcophagidae)


In North America it is placed in the CalliphoridaePfft
 
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 lol. you have reason. my mistake.
 
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 Albert -
It is very difficult to name Pollenia from live specimens. With few exceptions, they can only be reliably named by examining the genitalia - not something to be attempted with even the most co-operative live specimen! Shock
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 OK Jan and Tony. Examining genitalia (of fliesCool) is not my thing, but still I made some extra pictures. Do you agree that my fly is a female?
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 Yes, female.
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