Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Biggest Calliphoridae
Posted by Manuel Lopez on 15-01-2012 05:41
#1
It's the biggest Calliphoridae here.
January 14, 2012 - Sierra Nevada north face foothills, Gójar, Granada, S Spain
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Posted by Tony Irwin on 15-01-2012 11:21
#2
Being carrion feeders,
Calliphora vary in size depending on how much food the larvae have. Males in particular can be very small compared to the largest females of the same species.
As for the species, the basicosta appears to be black, so that would exclude
vicina.
C.vomitoria has rufous hairs on the jowls, but it is not possible to see them in this photo. Have you any other shots?
Posted by Manuel Lopez on 15-01-2012 11:33
#3
Thank you very much. I have not more shots at the moment, probably soon.
Posted by Manuel Lopez on 15-01-2012 12:35
#4
I had another shot, not of the same individual, but could be useful for the identification keys.
Edited by Manuel Lopez on 15-01-2012 12:36
Posted by Tony Irwin on 15-01-2012 16:15
#5
This one is
Calliphora vicina - it has a pale basicosta and pale anterior spiracle.
Posted by Manuel Lopez on 15-01-2012 16:18
#6
Thanks so much again Tony.
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Posted by Manuel Lopez on 19-01-2012 06:40
#7
This one is like the first I think, the biggest.
Edited by Manuel Lopez on 19-01-2012 06:40
Posted by Tony Irwin on 19-01-2012 20:37
#8
This one is also
vicina - pale basicosta and pale anterior spiracle. Still somewhat puzzled by the male in the first photo.