Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Schizophora, Calypterates or Acalypterates ? =>Stomoxys calcitrans
Posted by skrylten on 16-10-2011 17:08
#1
As a newbie, tried to follow "A key to the families of British Diptera", on this this common(?) fly found in the house. I canīt decide if vein 4 is sharply bent, or gently curved :@
Help needed:)
If someone will(can) Id the species, I will try to walk my way through the keys.
Thx in advance
Leif
Edited by skrylten on 16-10-2011 18:32
Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 16-10-2011 17:15
#2
It is gently bent.
Waiting for the photo of the complete fly I bet on Muscina stabulans.
Posted by skrylten on 16-10-2011 17:15
#3
2:nd image
Posted by skrylten on 16-10-2011 17:16
#4
3:rd image
Posted by skrylten on 16-10-2011 17:16
#5
4:th image
Posted by skrylten on 16-10-2011 17:18
#6
Thx Stephane :)
Do You need more photos ?
Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 16-10-2011 17:18
#7
Failed, this is
Stomoxys calcitrans, a biting house fly !
Posted by skrylten on 16-10-2011 17:20
#8
Then this is the one who gave me a sting on my bald head :@
Guess he deserved to be my test object...
Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 16-10-2011 17:52
#9
It usually prefers the legs/ankles, you're unlucky.