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Protophormia terraenovae (Calliphoridae) ID by R Thomason
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Posted on 07-09-2009 23:31
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Is this female a Melinda viridicyanea? Or something else?

Size: ~6mm
Date: 9 August 2009
Location: On wooden fence in a former quarry (Helsingborg, Sweden)

Thanks!
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Protophormia terraenovae by the look of it.
 
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Could be. That was my other choice. Thanks!
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Cheers Lars
I think I'm right...should have put multiple choice in your first post...that way...double the chance of looking half smart..Cool..If that makes sense.Frown.who cares Smile

Regards Roger
 
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You're right Roger. Another look in the Calliphoridae gallery convinced me. Thanks.
I'll try to remember to put multiple choices in next time Smile
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Confirmed, if you still need itSad
Nikita Vikhrev - Zool Museum of Moscow University
 
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Not needed, but appreciated nonetheless. Thanks Nikita.
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