Posted by Skyfliege on 25-05-2011 10:37
#1
Hello!
this old, blue metallic fly was resting on the forest ground. I would very happy about any comments or advices!
Location: Wernigerode (Germany/ Saxony-Anhalt); 539m above sey level; May 2011
Regards
Stefan
Edited by Skyfliege on 25-05-2011 12:57
Posted by ChrisR on 25-05-2011 11:12
#2
Not a tachinid - there are very few metallic tachinids ;) Looks more like the calliphorid
Cynomya mortuorum.
Edited by ChrisR on 25-05-2011 11:13
Posted by Skyfliege on 25-05-2011 12:56
#3
Hello Chris,
thank you very much for your answer! The long bristles on the abdomen have let me first think about a Tachinid.
Best regards