Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Sarcophaga from Skiathos
Posted by pwalter on 18-11-2008 22:35
#1
I know that Sarcophagidae are almost hopeless to ID without genitalia, but maybe there is hope: this fly was almost 2 cm long, never seen such a big specimen. Found it this Summer, on the island of Skiathos, Greece.
Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 18-11-2008 22:48
#2
Male
Sarcophaga sp. , I think it might be
Sarcophaga africa.
Posted by pwalter on 18-11-2008 22:56
#3
Thank You! Really tried to catch it, but it was faster :o
Posted by Tony Irwin on 18-11-2008 23:10
#4
I agree with Stephane - this does look like
S.africa - poorly developed anterior dorsocentral bristles, thick occipital "beard" of white hairs and red genitalia. I'm not sure that many other species have this combination.
Posted by pwalter on 19-11-2008 09:42
#5
Thanks for your help also!
Best regards,
Walter