Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chrysomya megacephala?

Posted by Muhammad Mahdi on 29-12-2008 16:43
#1

Is the image below showing a Chrysomya megacephala?

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 29-12-2008 16:55
#2

I agree.

But which is the location??

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 29-12-2008 16:56
#3

you should put info about approximate size, local, date, and if possible data on habitat. They are helpful data.

Posted by Zeegers on 29-12-2008 21:03
#4

Yes, that is the male of megacephala.
Well spotted.


Theo

Posted by Muhammad Mahdi on 30-12-2008 11:02
#5

Thanks.
Pictured in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Feeding on decaying matter.

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 30-12-2008 12:05
#6

Tanzania! wow. :) Have you more pictures of the flies from Tanzania? Show all them, please! :D

Posted by Muhammad Mahdi on 31-12-2008 09:11
#7

I have a few more pictures. I will upload them over the next few weeks. Thanks for the help