Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Calliphoridae: Bellardia sp.

Posted by ESant on 16-01-2023 11:54
#1

Hello,

I photographed this fly in Bazzano (AQ), Italy, on October 27th 2022. I think it is a Calliphoridae, but is it possible to identify its genus or species from these photos?

Thank you in advance,
Emanuele

Edited by ESant on 17-01-2023 19:45

Posted by ESant on 16-01-2023 11:54
#2

Photo 2:

Posted by ESant on 16-01-2023 11:54
#3

Photo 3:

Posted by Zeegers on 16-01-2023 15:09
#4

Looks like some special Bellardia. Note the topcel is petiolated , shoild be a big clue.

Theo

Posted by Tondew on 16-01-2023 19:12
#5

interesting, can't this be a tachinid then, Theo?

Posted by Zeegers on 17-01-2023 17:07
#6

It cries out Calliphoridae, arista plumose, parafacial hairy, bent in vein m evenly curved, projecting mouth margin …


I would be surprised.


Theo

Posted by Tondew on 17-01-2023 18:58
#7

Thanks Theo, I believe you. You're the expert. But a plumose arista occurs even in Tachina, if I remember well. Best, Ton

Posted by ESant on 17-01-2023 19:45
#8

Thank you both very much for your help! I will look a bit more into the genus Bellardia.