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Calliphora sp.
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 Thank you for identification. Karol Ox
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 Actually, it looks like a special Pollenia.

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 Zeegers thank you.
 
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 Hi Oxi,
it will be Calliphora sp. (male) (no golden or white hairs) Smile
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 Hana

I disagree
Some Pollenia lack golden hairs, they have silvery hairs that can be difficult to see on such a picture.

Moreover, all 'common' Calliphora species has distinctly darkened squama, this one doesn't,


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