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Calliphoridae [Melinda gentilis/viridicyanea]
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 Could it be a Melinda ?
(Belgium, 7-9-2008)
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 Yes, looks like Melinda.

2 very similar species.


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 Thanks, so Melinda gentilis/viridicyanea. Smile
Is it possible to see if it is a male or a female ?
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 I guess this should be a female.
However, I'm not the expert in this group


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