Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Blue Calliphoride -> Melinda sp.

Posted by Skyfliege on 23-04-2011 15:02
#1
Hello,

this small blue fly (size not more than 10mm) was resting on a leaf in the riparian vegetation of the river Lahn. Is it possible to determine the specie?

Location: Marburg (Germany/Hesse); April 2011

Thank you for attention!
Edited by Skyfliege on 24-04-2011 08:54

Posted by Zeegers on 23-04-2011 15:58
#2
A male Melinda. There are 2 very similar species.


Theo

Posted by Skyfliege on 24-04-2011 08:54
#3
Hello Theo,

thank you for your help!

-> Melinda sp.

Best regards