Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Hippoboscidae - help ID

Posted by Isidro on 24-07-2011 17:00
#1

It appeared in my work place in a factory, so probably is a very common species, parasite of pigeons for sure.

Somebody can help me with ID?


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Thanks

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 24-07-2011 17:30
#2

well, Isidro.. Pseudolynchia canariensis, the pigeon louse fly or pigeon fly.. maybe. Wait for Theo. He knows better this family.

Posted by Isidro on 24-07-2011 19:37
#3

Thanks Jorge! I also suspected on Pseudolychnia canariensis, for be a common and urban species. I'll wait for Theo, but I have the exemplar collected for you :-)

Today I saw two Cyrtus gibbus and a Lampromyia iberica - aaaargh again without photo.

Posted by Zeegers on 28-07-2011 20:36
#4

I agree.

First impression is a dark Hippobosca equina, but the wing venation does not agree.

Please collect some, if you have the opportunity (species still lacking in my collection !)


Theo