Diptera.info :: Identification queries :: Diptera (adults)
 Schizophora, Calypterates or Acalypterates ? =>Stomoxys calcitrans
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| skrylten |
Posted on 16-10-2011 17:08
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 Member Location: Sweden Posts: 1505 Joined: 03.10.11 |
As a newbie, tried to follow "A key to the families of British Diptera", on this this common(?) fly found in the house. I canīt decide if vein 4 is sharply bent, or gently curved  Help needed  If someone will(can) Id the species, I will try to walk my way through the keys. Thx in advance Leif skrylten attached the following image:  [44.94Kb] Edited by skrylten on 16-10-2011 18:32 |
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| Stephane Lebrun |
Posted on 16-10-2011 17:15
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It is gently bent. Waiting for the photo of the complete fly I bet on Muscina stabulans. Stephane. |
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| skrylten |
Posted on 16-10-2011 17:15
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| skrylten |
Posted on 16-10-2011 17:16
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| skrylten |
Posted on 16-10-2011 17:16
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| skrylten |
Posted on 16-10-2011 17:18
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Thx Stephane Do You need more photos ? |
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| Stephane Lebrun |
Posted on 16-10-2011 17:18
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Failed, this is Stomoxys calcitrans, a biting house fly !
Stephane. |
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| skrylten |
Posted on 16-10-2011 17:20
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Then this is the one who gave me a sting on my bald head Guess he deserved to be my test object... |
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| Stephane Lebrun |
Posted on 16-10-2011 17:52
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Member Location: Le Havre, France Posts: 8248 Joined: 03.03.07 |
It usually prefers the legs/ankles, you're unlucky.
Stephane. |
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