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Sarcophagidae?
finklez
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Posted on 18-07-2009 21:47
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Hi.
This is my first post Wink, got some old pics that need id..
photos taken in israel, on february
not sure about size, think about a house fly, 1cm

btw, is there a preferred angle for identification? for future photography

hope the size is good enough
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second photo, should be the same subject..

thanks.
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No. It is Muscidae.
Stomoxys calcitrans. Wink
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Welcome !
Your fly is a Muscidae, a male Stomoxys calcitrans, a biting fly (look at the long sclerotized proboscis) annoying cattle.
Stephane.
 
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finklez wrote:
btw, is there a preferred angle for identification? for future photography

Welcome to the forum Smile

There is no good answer to that question - other than perhaps the more angles, the better Wink Each fly family relies on different characters for identification but if you include close & clear lateral and dorsal shots of the whole fly then you are starting with good fundamentals. Experts will usually ask to see specific characters later - such as wing, leg or head close-ups Smile
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Posted on 19-07-2009 05:59
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Thanks alot everyone.
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