Thread subject: Diptera.info :: ID help, Please?
Posted by Deep Woods on 26-07-2011 01:34
#1
I have lurked here for quite some time and enjoy the site. Would like to have a definitive ID on this if anyway possible. Thank you! :D

Posted by Sara21392 on 26-07-2011 09:17
#2
Maybe Anthomyiidae!??
Posted by Stephen R on 26-07-2011 10:14
#3
I think Sarcophagidae is right.
Posted by Sara21392 on 26-07-2011 12:11
#4
Oh, yes, I agree with you Stephen! :|
Posted by Deep Woods on 26-07-2011 14:14
#5
Thanks!
So....Do you think this is Sarcophaginae Ravinia?
Edited by Deep Woods on 26-07-2011 21:28
Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 26-07-2011 19:14
#6
Why not, there are strong prst ac. Are the frontals row straight till the base of antennae ?
Posted by Deep Woods on 26-07-2011 21:58
#7
Not sure about all the specifics as I am no professional but here is a 'semi' anterior image.

Posted by Deep Woods on 26-07-2011 22:09
#8
And a 'semi' dorsal view

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 26-07-2011 22:33
#9
I don't think it is Ravinia pernix (4 unequal post dc, and fr rows seem divergent). Probably in the Parasarcophaga subgenus. Wait for the experts. And please, from where and when it is ?
Edited by Stephane Lebrun on 26-07-2011 22:33
Posted by Deep Woods on 27-07-2011 00:22
#10
I'm sorry I did not add the location, etc. :|
North Mississippi, USA - April 30, 2011 - feeding on spilled soft drink on my fishing boat in my yard.