Posted by karl7 on 08-12-2025 09:39
#1
Have a nice Day. One Question please. I found a dead Pollenia species. Can you identify them in more detail or can you not identify Pollenia species from the photo? I would be very grateful for an answer.
Finding data: Austria, Lower Austria, Tattendorf, 220m, garden, December 01th, 2025, size 10mm
Kind regards Karl
Posted by eklans on 08-12-2025 13:41
#5
Hallo Karl, in general,
Pollenia cannot be identified from pictures ("examination of a specimen under a microscope is necessary for correct identification", Olga Sivell (2021): Blowflies).
Sometimes it is possible though, but then several characteristics must be clearly visible.
This one is a female with a pale basicosta and strongly dusted abdomen like the very common
P. rudis.