taxonID	type	description	language	source
184E433CA509FFC7FF2E846ACACAFD8B.taxon	description	Male. Frons narrow, 0.03 – 0.12 of head width (except for a frons / head ratio of 0.29 in male C. maestrica), without lateroclinate and proclinate orbital setae, except for C. maestrica where these setae are present. In lateral view, C. irazuana and C. lopesi with long slender surstyli curving forward, in the former the surstylus ends in a sharp point while in the latter it ends bluntly (Figs. 8 – 11); surstylus in C. nigribasis similar, but shorter and more robust (Figs. 12, 13); C. triseta (Figs. 14, 15) and C. vicina (cf. Rognes 1991, figs. 140, 141) have broader, digitate surstyli which are parallel-sided; in C. maestrica surstyli are triangular (Whitworth 2010, fig. 11); from the rear, five species with surstyli curved more or less inward; in C. maestrica, surstyli forceps-like in posterior view with cerci embedded in the base of surstyli (Whitworth 2010, fig. 10). The phalli of all 6 Neotropical Calliphora are similar (Figs. 16 – 23). For C. maestrica see Whitworth (2010 figs. 12, 13) and for C. vicina see Rognes (1991, figs. 143, 144). The epiphallus is broad and cupped, angling more or less forward, the tip angling more or less sharply downward; it originates at the posterior end of the basiphallus in two species (C. irazuana, C. lopesi), midway in three species (C. nigribasis, C. triseta, C. vicina) and near anterior end in one species (C. maestrica); venter of hypophallus serrated posteriorly; tip of paraphallus foot-like and serrated apically in all but C. maestrica; this species has a hook-like tip of paraphallus with no apparent serrations; acrophallus similar in all species, venter of anterior end with posterior pointing denticles, more or less broad in dorsal view; all species appear to have lateral ducts. The hypandria of the four native Calliphora species in South and Central America are all similar (Figs. 24, 27, 30, 33). The distal end varies from broad in C. nigribasis to narrower in C. irazuana; in the West Indies species, C. maestrica hypandria are much more slender (Whitworth 2010, fig. 14). The hypandrium of C. vicina was not examined. The pre- and postgonites of all six Calliphora species are also similar. Calliphora irazuana, C. lopesi (Figs. 25, 28), and C. vicina (Rognes 1991, fig. 146) each normally have 4 setae on the pregonite, while in C. nigribasis and C. triseta (Figs. 31, 34) each has six setae and C. maestrica has about ten setae (Whitworth 2010, fig. 15). The postgonites of all species are similar; each has a single very fine seta at its inner base. This seta commonly breaks off during dissection but the socket is visible in some of the photos. The ejaculatory sclerites are similar in each species (Figs. 26, 29, 32, 35) (for C. vicina see Rognes 1991, fig. 145; for C. maestrica see Whitworth 2010, fig. 16). Sternites of C. irazuana, C. lopesi, C. triseta (Figs. 36, 37, 39) and C. vicina are typical of most other New World species of this genus while in two species, C. nigribasis (Fig. 38) and C. maestrica (Whitworth 2010, fig. 17) ST 5 is exceptionally broad. Female. Frons broad with one lateroclinate seta and two proclinate setae. Ovipositors and spermathecae of five species are similar (Figs. 40 – 47), for C. vicina see Rognes 1991 (figs. 147, 148). Calliphora maestrica ovipositor (Whitworth 2010, fig. 18) is much different; anterior portion of T 6 in C. irazuana and C. lopesi broader, tapering to a narrower posterior; T 6 more oval in C. irazuana, C. nigribasis, and C. triseta; very broad, but short in C. maestrica; T 6 with central area weak in C. irazuana, C. lopesi, C. nigribasis and C. maestrica, only anterior edge weak in C. triseta and no weak areas in C. vicina; anterolateral corners of T 6 weak in all species except C. maestrica. ST 6 is more or less oval in C. irazuana, C. lopesi, and C. triseta; while broader in C. nigribasis and narrower in C. vicina (Rognes 1991, fig. 148); in C. maestrica ST 6 is broader than long (Whitworth 2010, fig. 18). T 7 is almost divided in five species, with only a narrow connection on rear edge; in C. maestrica sclerites are completely divided. ST 7 is long and parallel-sided in C. irazuana, C. lopesi, and C. nigribasis; while it tapers distally to a narrow neck and expands at the margin in C. triseta and C. vicina; in C. maestrica ST 7 is large and oval with the lower portion isolated by a large horizontal weak area (Whitworth 2010, fig. 18). In all species, T 8 is divided into two sclerites by a large membranous area; in five species ST 8 is slightly longer than T 8 with similar shape; posterior margin of C. irazuana and C. lopesi with a bifurcation lacking in others; in C. maestrica ST 8 is reduced to two small triangular sclerites at the posterior margin. The epiproct, hypoproct and spermathecae are similar in all species (Figs. 40 – 47).	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA509FFC7FF2E846ACACAFD8B.taxon	discussion	Discussion. Twelve specimens of Calliphora coloradensis Hough (FSCA) were examined from southern Mexico near the boundary of the Neotropical Region, State of Puebla near Tehuacan. In addition, seven C. latifrons Hough (FSCA) were found in the same area, as well as in several other locations in the highlands and further north in Mexico. A single C. grahami Aldrich (CNC) was examined collected from the mountains north of Mexico City, however it was not found further south in Mexico or in any of the Neotropical Region. None of these species is included in the key that follows; specimens suspected to be these species may be keyed using Whitworth (2006).	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA50EFFCAFF2E86F6CE06FC70.taxon	materials_examined	Type information. Townsend (1908) described Calliphora irazuana from a single female specimen (USNM, Type No. 10886). The holotype was collected by Schild and Burgdorf from Irazu, Costa Rica; no date of collection was given. The holotype was examined and specimen labels are shown in Fig. 51. The holoype is typical of the female of this species described below. It is generally in good condition, though it is missing a tarsus on right side of midleg, venter of midthorax near pin has heavy white glue, and there are breaks in cuticle of dorsolateral area at base of abdomen on right side and at rear tip of scutellum. Only two postsutural intra-alar setae present, the type lacks the tiny extra postsutural intra-alar seta found in some specimens.	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA50EFFCAFF2E86F6CE06FC70.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Known only from higher elevations (900 m or more) in Central America and Mexico. To distinguish C. irazuana from C. triseta (geographical ranges overlap): C. irazuana normally has only two postsutural intra-alar setae (some specimens have a tiny third seta barely larger than surrounding small setae) while triseta normally has a distinct third intra-alar seta. Additional character states of irazuana include genal groove usually orange versus brown or black; setae on back of head pale yellow versus whitish; lower calypter rim and setal fringe usually reddish brown versus pale whitish; anterior third to half of gena often with faint reddish coloration versus all dark; surstylus in lateral view short and slender versus broad and longer; male frons narrow, 0.034 (0.03 – 0.04 / 5) of head width, similar to C. triseta.	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA50EFFCAFF2E86F6CE06FC70.taxon	description	Description. Frontal vitta and lower parafacial reddish brown; anterior half of gena often more reddish brown in contrast to the rear half and postgena which is brown to dark brown; genal groove reddish brown to brown; upper parafacial and fronto-orbital plate faintly golden color when viewed from above, black to dark brown from below; occiput with 2 – 3 rows of stout black setae below the postocular row; center of occiput with silky yellow setae. Supravibrissal setae on facial ridge ascending about 70 % up facial ridge toward antennal base (as in Fig. 6). Anterior thoracic spiracle brown to orange brown, lighter around opening, posterior spiracle dark brown; normally with only two postsutural intra-alar setae, sometimes a third weak seta. Central area of upper calypter brown, outer margin pale, rim of calypter and fringe dark brown to black; lower calypter, including rim, usually dark brown with long reddish brown fringe. Males smaller, averaging 9 – 10 mm in length, females larger, averaging 10 – 13 mm. Male. Frons narrow, at narrowest, 0.034 (0.03 – 0.04 / 5) of head width; 0.45 (0.39 – 0.50 / 5) of first flagellomere; parafacial wide, at narrowest, 2.4 x frons width (1.8 – 2.8 / 5); about equal to first flagellomere 1.1 (0.92 – 1.2 / 5); gena to eye ratio 0.44 (0.42 – 0.46 / 5). Fronto-orbital plates meet in middle; frontal setae ascend about 2 / 3 up frons toward median ocellus. A contrasting changeable spot visible at top of parafacial. Surstyli and cerci in lateral view long and slender, similar to those in C. lopesi which is known only from southern South America; surstylus ending in sharp point versus rounded point in C. lopesi. In posterior view, cercus and surstylus equal in length (Fig. 9) versus cercus longer than surstylus in C. lopesi (Fig. 11). Phallus, hypandrium, pre- and postgonites, ejaculatory sclerites, and sternites as in Figs. 16, 17, 24 – 26, 36, respectively. Female. Frons 0.35 (0.34 – 0.35 / 5) of head width at narrowest; 3.9 (3.4 – 4.4 / 5) of first flagellomere; parafacial, at narrowest, 0.36 (0.31 – 0.39 / 5) of frons; 1.4 (1.2 – 1.4 / 5) of first flagellomere; gena to eye ratio 0.58 (0.57 – 0.60 / 5). Frontal setae long and densely set, ascending to level of rear ocelli; one lateroclinate and two proclinate frontoorbital setae present. Two changeable spots visible, one midway on fronto-orbital plate and one on upper parafacial. T 5 with short incision, which can be difficult to see when tip of abdomen is curled under. Ovipositor and spermathecae as in Figs. 40, 44, posterior margin of ST 8 bifurcated in this species and C. lopesi. Specimens examined. 34 males, 122 females. Costa Rica (19 males, 112 females): Alajuela Province: 6 females, Rio Poasito, May 10, 1995, Baumann and Houseman (BYU). Cartago Province: 2 females, Cartago, 9 ° 40 ' N 83 ° 50 ' W, May 18 – 20, 1973, 2610 m, J. Helava (CNC); 1 female, Villa Mills, May 2, 1980, T. Laverty, (CNC); 1 male, 5 females, Hgw. 2 km, 93, 9 ° 36 ' N 83 ° 45 ' W, April 7, 1985, H. Goulet, L. Masner (CNC); 1 male, 1 female, P. N. Tapanti-Macizo de la Muerte, el Tajo, 2840 m, L _ S _ 329700 _ 593100, Feb. 11, 2002, M. Alfaro (INBIO); 1 male, Rio Macho, Camino a Torre 46, 2760 m, L _ S _ 396700 _ 482550, 12 April, 1997, B. Gamboa (INBIO); 1 female, 4 km E Tres Rios, EAO, Nov. 11, 1988, F. D. Parker, J. B. Welch, F. R. Ramirez (USNM). Heredia Province: 1 female, Volcan Poas, Feb. 21, 1980, T. Laverty (CNC); 4 males, 38 females, Barva Volcano, 10 ° 70 ' 10 '' N 84 ° 87 ' 50 '' W Jan. 15, 2011, T. L. Whitworth (TW); 5 females, Barva, Braulio Carrillo P. N., 2500 m, L _ S _ 233400 _ 523200, Dec., 1989, A. Fernandez (INBIO); 4 females, Vol. Poas, July 12, 1962, M. T. James (WSUP); 1 female, Barva Volcano, 2600 m, L _ S _ 235200 _ 524600, Jan. 15, 1997, M. A. Zumbado, F. C. Thompson (INBIO); 1 female, P. N. Braulio Carrillo, transecto altitudinal Barva, La Selva, 2000 m, L _ S _ 240000 _ 523800, Feb. 13, 2002, M. A. Zumbado (INBIO). Limon Province: 1 male, P. Int. La Amistad, Cerro Hoffman, 2460 m, L _ S _ 340258 _ 577465, March 21, 2003, D. Rubi (INBIO); 1 male, same data, different collector, M. Alfaro; 1 male, P. Int. La Amistad, P. N. Chirripo, Llano Bonito km 7, 900 m, L _ S _ 378500 _ 593100, March 31, 2007, M. Sobs (INBIO); 1 female, P. Int. La Amistad, 2450 m, L _ S _ 340258 _ 577465, M. Alfaro, R. Delgado (INBIO); 1 female, Cerros Tararia, 2659 m, L _ S _ 344600 _ 576700, April 23, 1997, R. Villalobos (INBIO). Puntarenas Province: 1 male, P. Int. La Amistad, Buenos Aires, Estacion Altamira, Cerro Quemado, 2279 m, L _ S _ 336200 _ 575560, Jan. 9, 2002, M. Alfaro (INBIO); 2 males, same as above except Cerro Cabecar, 2900 m, L _ S _ 366400 _ 530800, 23 March, 2007, M. Sobs (INBIO); 1 male, Estacion. La Casona, Monteverde, 1520 m, L _ S _ 253250 _ 449700, 1520 m, April, 1992, K. Flores (INBIO); 1 male, Sendero a Cerro Echandi, 2600 m, L _ S _ 329700 _ 593100, April 13, 1998, B. Gamboa (INBIO). San Jose Province: 1 male, Corralar Arriba, Sta. Ana, 1700 m, L _ S _ 207000 _ 516000, April 9, 1994, M. A. Zumbado, F. G. Zumbado, H. Vargas (INBIO); 1 male, 5 km E. de Villa Mills, 2700 m, L _ S _ S 390100 _ 500100, 2700 m, April 1, 1996, B. Gamboa (INBIO); 1 male, Escazu, Oct. 22, 1989, F. D. Parker (USU); 2 females, Cerro de la Muerte Hwy, Aug. 14, 1966, 9500 ft, D. F. Veirs (USU); 1 female, Cerro de la Muerte, Rio Savegre at San Gerardo de Dota, 9 ° 33 ' N 83 ° 4 - 8 ' W, 2200 m, Aug. 8 - 10, 1995, C. R. Nelson # 6248, Malaise trap (BYU); 1 female, 1 mi NW Villa Mills (La Georgina) 9 ° 34 ' N 83 ° 41 W, March 23, 1967 (USU); 1 female, Cerro de la Muerte, cloud forest above Rio Savegre at San Gerardo de Dota, 9 ° 33 ' N 83 ° 48 ' W, 2600 m, Aug. 9, 1995, C. R. Nelson (BYU); 2 females, Cerro de la Muerte, Aug. 25, 1970, R. W. Merritt (USU); 2 females, Cerro de la Muerte, 6 km W Villa Mills, Inter-Am Hwy, 3340 m, E. R. Heithaus, Oct. 29, 1971 (WSU); 1 male, 35 females, Tres de Junio, 2675 m, 9 ° 39 ' 8 '' N 83 ° 51 ' 3 W, Jan. 16, 2011, T. L. Whitworth. El Salvador: (2 males, 2 females) 2 males, 1 female, Santa Ana, Youcan, Sept. 26, 1956, P. A. Berry (USNM); 1 female, same as above except March 5, 1957. Guatemala (3 males): 1 male, Huehuetenango, 15 km nw Todos Santos Cuch., Aug. 31, 1987, 2500 m, M. Wood; 2 males, same data except 10 km nw Todos Santos (CNC). Mexico: (10 males, 8 females) 1 male, La Venta, Aug. 9, 1969, D. Kritsch (CNC); 4 males, 3 females, 10 mi W. El Salto, Dgo, 9000 ft, June 2, 1964, J. F. McAlpine (CNC); 1 male, Chis., 5 mi W San Cristobal, March 3, 1969, 7500 ft, H. J. Teskey (CNC); 1 female, W slope Popocatepetl, 9600 ft, July 15, 1951, P. D. Hurd (WSU); 1 female, State of Chiapas, 16 mi W San Cristobal de la Casas, July 16, 1967, P. D. Hurd (TW); 1 female, State of Mexico, Mt. Tlaloc, Chapingo, Aug. 13, 1974, Mac Tidwell (FSCA); 1 male, State of Chiapas, 42 mi W Cintalpa, March 4, 1985, L. Stange, R. Miller (FSCA) 1 male, 1 female, State of Mexico, 36 mi SE Mexico City, Puebla Turnpike, 9000 ft, April, 26, 1965, H. V. Weems (FSCA); 2 males, 1 female, State of Guerrero, Omilteme, 8000 ft, July, year unknown, H. H. Smith (BMNH).	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA50EFFCAFF2E86F6CE06FC70.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, higher elevations, 900 – 3000 m (Fig. 1). This species is common in the mountains around San Jose, Costa Rica and likely occurs in mountainous regions throughout Central America. In Costa Rica it was found in the Cordillera de Talamanca which extends into Panama, the Coastal Ridge, Cordillera Central and Cordillera de Tilaran. It was not found in the Guanacaste area in the northwest, but this may reflect lack of collection effort, or lack of suitable habitat.	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA50EFFCAFF2E86F6CE06FC70.taxon	discussion	Discussion. It was difficult to find characters common to both sexes that consistently separate C. irazuana from C. nigribasis. The male genitalia of C. irazuana and C. nigribasis are very different and will reliably separate males, while some females can be more difficult to distinguish. Another difference in the male is the frons is narrow in C. irazuana (0.03 of head width) and much wider in C. nigribasis (0.10 of head width). The genal groove and anterior half of gena are reddish in many C. irazuana, while this area is usually brown or black in C. nigribasis; however, the color can be variable. The occiput has yellowish setae in C. irazuana, while the setae are whitish in C. nigribasis. Range alone will separate these two species, except possibly where they could overlap in southern Central America or northern South America. About a third of the specimens of C. irazuana examined have a weak third postsutural intra-alar seta, a condition similar to that sometimes found in the Nearctic C. latifrons Hough. This condition could cause confusion with C. triseta, however other characters are sufficient to distinguish this species where it occurs.	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA502FFC8FF2E81B2CA17FD76.taxon	materials_examined	Type information. Holotype male and allotype female (FIOC). Type locality: Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Teresopolis. Not examined.	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA502FFC8FF2E81B2CA17FD76.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Known only from Brazil and Uruguay. Separable from C. nigribasis based on the reddish genal groove (black in C. nigribasis); on the white rim and fringe of setae on the lower calypter (as in Fig. 3) (dark reddish brown in C. nigribasis, as in Fig. 4); male frons narrower, averaging 0.066 (0.06 – 0.07 / 5) (whereas averaging 0.102 (0.09 – 0.12 / 5) in C. nigribasis); male surstylus and cercus slender (Figs. 10, 11) (whereas shorter and more stout (Figs 12, 13) in C. nigribasis); ST 5 normal (Fig. 37) (exceptionally broad (Fig. 38) in C. nigribasis); female T 5 without incision (T 5 with incision in C. nigribasis).	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA502FFC8FF2E81B2CA17FD76.taxon	description	Description. Lower parafacial and genal groove reddish; upper parafacial and fronto-orbital plate with pale brown microtomentum as seen from above; parafacial darker as seen from below, with two changeable spots, the lower one faint; fronto-orbital plate black with one changeable spot on lower half in female; frontal vitta with upper portion black and lower portion reddish; pedicel brown to black, base of first flagellomere reddish, the color extending toward distal end on posterolateral sides, the remainder brown; genal dilation dark brown to black with silvery microtomentum; occiput with several rows of long dark occipital setae below postocular row, central occiput with silky silvery setae, less extensive than in C. nigribasis; ocellar triangle small, anterior ocellus about 2 x the diameter of the posterior ocelli; row of supravibrissal setae on facial ridge ascending about halfway to antennal base (Fig. 5); only two postsutural intra-alar setae; lower calypter darker brown with pale rim and white fringe. Body length, males 9 – 10 mm, females 10 – 11 mm. Male. Frons broad, at narrowest, 0.066 (0.06 – 0.07 / 5) of head width; 0.91 (0.91 – 0.92 / 5) of first flagellomere; parafacial at narrowest 1.6 (1.5 – 1.9 / 5) of frons; 1.44 (1.1 – 1.7 / 5) of first flagellomere; gena to eye ratio 0.57; frontal setae ascend to just below where fronto-orbital plates nearly meet; lateroclinate and proclinate setae absent; changeable spot on upper parafacial. Surstylus and cercus small and slender, surstylus longer than cercus (Figs. 10, 11). Phallus with acrophallus unusually broad in dorsal view (Figs. 18, 19); hypandrium, pre- and postgonites, ejaculatory sclerite and sternites as in Figs. 27 – 29, 37. Female. Frons 0.32 (0.31 – 0.33 / 5) of head width at narrowest; 4.1 (3.7 – 4.4 / 5) of first flagellomere; parafacial at narrowest 0.42 (0.40 – 0.45 / 5) of frons; 1.7 (1.5 – 1.9 / 5) of first flagellomere; gena to eye ratio 0.52 (0.50 – 0.54 / 5); frontal setae ascend to anterior ocellus, proclinate and lateroclinate setae present. A changeable spot midway on fronto-orbital plate and another on upper parafacial. T 5 without incision, sometimes with a v-shaped notch. Ovipositor and spermathecae as in Figs. 41, 45, posterior margin of ST 8 bifurcated. Specimens examined. 10 males, 11 females. Brazil (9 males, 4 females): Rio Grande do Sul, Pelotas, 1 male, Aug. 4, 1956, C. Biezanko (BMNH); 1 female, June 29, 1963, J. Lucia Mantovani-Biezanko (BMNH); 5 males, 3 females, Rio de Janeiro, Alto Itatiaia, 2000 m, March, 1941, R. C. Shannon, B. L. Gomes (USNM); 1 male, Nova Teutonia, 27 ° 11 ' S 52 ° 23 ' W, Oct. 1966, Fritz Plaumann (CNC); 1 male, same data, except Sept. 25, 1960; 1 male, Cruzeiro, Dec., 1962, F. Plaumann (CNC). Uruguay (1 male, 7 females): 1 female, Montevideo, J. Tremoler, Nov. 25, 1924 (USNM); 1 male, 6 females, Soriano, Cardona, 33 ° 52 ' 60 '' S 57 ° 22 ' 60 '' W, March 20, 2008, T. L. Whitworth (TW).	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA502FFC8FF2E81B2CA17FD76.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Brazil and Uruguay, Fig. 2. Specimens from Uruguay were collected near the Argentinian bor- der, and it is therefore likely that C. lopesi also occurs in Argentina. The species possibly occurs in nearby Paraguay, and maybe in other countries in the region. Specimens were found from near sea level to about 2000 m.	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA500FFC8FF2E80B1CD1EF9D9.taxon	materials_examined	Type information. Holotype female (IZAC). Type locality: Cuba, Santiago, Sierra Maestrica. Not examined. Diagnosis. Basicosta reddish-orange, a Calliphora character state shared in the New World by only Calliphora vicina; anterior half of genal dilation brown to black, versus reddish to orange in C. vicina; two rather than three katepisternal setae (the condition in all other New World Calliphora); male frons exceptionally broad, 0.29 of head width, only slightly narrower than width of eye, almost as broad as female frons which is 0.33 of head width, male frons much narrower (0.075) in C. vicina. Male surstylus and cercus distinctive, surstylus triangular in shape in lateral view and forceps-like from rear, cerci fused and withdrawn into base of surstyli (Whitworth 2010, figs. 10, 11). Phallus distinctive, epiphallus originating near anterior end of basiphallus, curving forward at a 45 ° angle near tip, paraphallus ending in a curved hook that lacks serration (Whitworth 2010: figs. 12, 13). Hypandrium slender; pregonite unlike other species in region, with about 10 setae; postgonite, and ejaculatory sclerite as in Whitworth (2010, figs. 14 – 16). Male sternites unusual, ST 5 very broad like in C. nigribasis, but composed of two separate sclerites rather than one (Whitworth 2010, fig. 17). Female ovipositor unlike other Calliphora in the Neotropical Region (Whitworth 2010, fig. 18).	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA500FFC8FF2E80B1CD1EF9D9.taxon	description	Description. This species was described in detail by Whitworth (2010). Specimens examined. See Whitworth (2010) for details on specimens examined.	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA500FFC8FF2E80B1CD1EF9D9.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica (Whitworth 2010, fig. 1).	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA500FFC8FF2E80B1CD1EF9D9.taxon	discussion	Discussion. This species is known only from the West Indies; see Whitworth (2010) for a discussion of character states, distribution, and illustrations.	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA500FFD2FF2E8403CB84FAD8.taxon	materials_examined	Type information. Calliphora nigribasis Macquart (1851: 215) was described from one or more males from “ Columbie ”. James P. Dear examined the single male in MNHN and recorded the label data as “ Colombie Parzudacki 1842 ” (from Dear’s unpublished notes on the “ holotype ”; further details are given in Nomenclatural Summary in Appendix). Type not examined. Hall (1948: 301) erred in citing two syntypes in MNHN, a male and a female (the nominal species was described from the male sex only) and in reporting Mexico as the type locality given on the labels. My concept of this species follows that of Shannon (1926), Mariluis and Peris (1985), and Peris and Gonzalez-Mora (1989).	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA500FFD2FF2E8403CB84FAD8.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Known primarily from high elevations in Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Baumgartner and Greenberg (1985) recorded a specimen from 5008 m. A specimen collected in Peru listed as found at 400 ft may be an error. Calliphora nigribasis can be separated from C. lopesi, the only similar species in the region, as follows: C. nigribasis usually with black genal groove versus orange in C. lopesi; rim of lower calypter and fringe reddish brown to brown versus white; male frons 0.102 (0.09 – 0.12 / 5) of head width versus 0.066 (0.06 – 0.07 / 5); frons broader than first flagellomere versus narrower; surstylus and cercus shorter and broader versus longer and more slender; ST 5 of male very broad (Fig. 38) versus normal width (Fig. 37).	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA500FFD2FF2E8403CB84FAD8.taxon	description	Description. Lower parafacial usually reddish; upper parafacial, genal dilation, genal groove and frontoorbital plate usually brown to black with silvery microtomentum; upper parafacial with a more or less distinct changeable spot; frontal vitta reddish to reddish brown; pedicel brown, apical edge orange, first flagellomere brown, basal portion reddish; occiput with a weak row of dark setae below strong postocular row, remainder of occiput with pale, silvery setae which can be seen just above the postgena; ocellar triangle medium in size, anterior ocellus usually slightly larger than posterior ocelli; facial ridge with row of strong supravibrissal setae on facial ridge ascending about 2 / 3 of way to antennal base; only two postsutural intra-alar setae; anterior and posterior thoracic spiracles brown; upper and lower calypters brown with brown to reddish brown fringe. Body length, males 9 – 10 mm, females slightly longer, 10 – 12 mm. Male. Frons broad, 0.102 (0.09 – 0.12 / 5) of head width at narrowest, clearly broader than width of first flagellomere; 1.5 (1.4 – 1.8 / 5) of first flagellomere; parafacial at narrowest 1.2 (1.0 – 1.3 / 5) of frons; 1.9 (1.7 – 1.9 / 5) of first flagellomere; gena to eye ratio 0.55 (0.50 – 0.58); frontal setae long and dark, ascending to just below median ocellus; fronto-orbital plates broad, almost meeting just anterior to ocellar triangle; upper parafacial with a changeable spot. Surstylus in lateral view short and relatively broad (Fig. 12), cercus in posterior view broad and slightly shorter than surstylus (Fig. 13). Phallus, hypandrium, pre- and postgonite, and ejaculatory sclerite as in Figs. 20, 21, 30 – 32. Sternites 3 and 4 slightly expanded, ST 5 (Fig. 38) about twice the width of other species, except for C. maestrica (Whitworth 2010, fig. 16). Female. Frons 0.34 (0.32 – 0.36 / 5) of head width at narrowest; 5.4 (4.8 – 5.8 / 5) of first flagellomere; parafacial at narrowest 0.44 (0.40 –. 47 / 5) of frons; 2.3 (2.1 – 2.5 / 5) of first flagellomere; gena to eye ratio 0.65 (0.62 – 0.68 / 5). A changeable spot midway on fronto-orbital plate and another on upper parafacial. T 5 sometimes with a notch on the rear margin, but no incision. Ovipositor and spermathecae as in Figs. 42, 46. Specimens examined. 60 males, 25 females. Argentina (3 males): 1 male, Catamarca Province, Sierra de Ambro, 13 km nw Chumbica, 28 ° 50 ' 00 '' S 66 ° 24 ' 46 '' W, 700 m, June 15, 1999, M. E. Erwin, F. D. Parker (USU); 1 male, Catamarca, Cuesta Totoral, 1300 m, Nov. 27, 1968, L. E. Peña (CNC); 1 male, same data, except 6 km N. Aconquija, 1700 m, Oct. 2, 1968. Bolivia (35 males): 2 males, El Limbo, Chapare Province, 65 ° 36 ' W 17 ° 07 ' S, 2200 m, Nov. 1963, F. Steinbach (CNC); 1 male, same data, except Nov. – Dec., 1964; 2 males, same data, except Jan., 1964; 1 male, Chipiriri, Sept., 1962, T. Steinback (CNC); 1 male, Chapare Yungas, Feb. 1 – 3, 1976, 2200 m, L. E. Peña (CNC); 1 male, Sillutincata, Yungas de La Paz, Jan. 20, 21, 1976, 2200 – 3000 m, L. E. Peña (CNC); 1 male, Siberia W. Comarapa,. Coch., Feb. 18, 19, 1976, 2500 – 2900 m, L E. Peña (CNC); 1 male Crystal Mayo, May, 1963, no collector (CNC); 3 males, Paracti, Chapare, 2200 m, Feb. 1 – 4, 1976, L. E. Peña (CNC) 1 male, Chapare Province, M. Grunbaum, purchased 1966 (NHMLA); 1 male, 50 km w Chuliman, Nov. 26, 1951, Ross and Michelbacher (WSU); 1 male, Cochabamaba Department, El Limbo, Nov., 1962, F. H. Walz (WSUP); 4 males, La Paz Department, La Paz, Oct. 4, 1972, G. E. Bohart (USU); 1 male, Cochabamba Chapare, Villa Tunari; Cochabama Road, km 365, Dec. 9, 1996, 1800 m, G. & M. Wood; 1 male, same data except km 396, Dec. 10, 1996, 2750 m (CNC). Colombia (4 males, 3 females): 1 male, Bogota, B. Guevara Coll. (USNM); 2 males, Bogota, Feb. - Apr., 1915, Dr. A. Balfour, 1915 - 298; 1 male, 2 females, Villavicencio, Guatiquia Riv., 400 ft, Nov-Dec., 1914 (BMNH); 1 female, D. Balfour, ex. Wellcome Coll., B. M. 1990 - 107 (BMNH). Ecuador (7 males, 13 females): 1 male, 1 female, Napo, 43 km, W. Baeza, 3500 m, March 4 – 7, 1976, G. E. Shewell (CNC); 2 males, Tarqui, Azuay, 2800 m, March 16, 1965, L. Peña (CNC); 1 female, Pichincha, 0 ° 26 ' S 70 ° 40 ' W, April 4, 1976, G. & M. Wood (CNC); 1 female, km 52, S. of Cuenca, 3250 m, March 21, 1965, L. Peña (CNC); 3 females, San Isidro, Carchi, 2500 m, June 23, 1965, L. Peña (CNC); 4 females, Cerro Tinajillas, Azuay, March 18 – 21, 1965, 1965, 3100 m, L. Peña (CNC); 1 female, Pichincha province, Latacunga, Machachi, 3400 m, May 12, 1976, flight trap, G. B. Fairchild (FSCA); 3 males, 2 females, Napo, 8.5 km E. Papallacta, March 29, 1983, G. & M. Wood; 1 male, same data except March 26, 1983, 8.7 km E. of Papallacta (CNC). Peru (10 males, 9 females): 1 male, Acolla District, cerca Jauja, 3460 m, June, 1948, F. Blancas (WSUP); 1 male, Arequipa Department, Arequipa, 2500 m, July 17, 1980, M. Szyska, B. Greenberg (BG); 1 male, Huanuco Department, 10 miles sw Las Palmas, 1000 m, Sept, 17, 1954, E. I. Schlinger, E. S. Ross (WSUP); 1 female, Huarochiri Province, Chicla, March 9, 1977, B. Greenberg (BG); Junin Department; 1 male, Chuquisaca, June 21, 1980, D. Baumgartner, B. Greenberg (BG); 1 female, Huasahuasi, June 16, 1980, 2750 m, fish and liver bait, B. Greenberg (BG); 2 males, 2 females, Junín Department, La Oroya, Dec. 12, 1979, M. Szyska (GB); 2 females, Palca, 2739 m, June 17, 1980, D. Goodwin, B. Greenberg (BG); 2 males, 1 female, Queropuquio, 4177 m, June 20, 1980, M. Szyska (BG); 1 female, Lima Department, Tambo de Viso, 2652 m, Dec., 1981, D. Baumgartner (TAMU); 1 male, Lima Department, Matucana, June – July, 1913, 7300 ft, C. T. Brues (USNM); 1 male, Tarma Province, Dec. 14, 1977 (BG), 1 female, Tincocha, Aug., 1911, Yale Peruvian Expedition (USNM). Venezuela: 1 male, Caracas, Sheraton Humboldt Hotel, Dec. 9, 1970, J. W. Boyes (CNC).	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA500FFD2FF2E8403CB84FAD8.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru. Baumgartner and Greenberg (1985) listed this species from these countries (as C. peruviana) as well as from Mexico and Costa Rica (Fig. 2). Calliphora nigribasis does not occur in the latter two countries; records of this species from those areas are likely based on misidentified C. irazuana or C. triseta. Baumgartner and Greenberg (1985) commented that in Peru C. nigribasis is eurythermal, occurring over a wide range of habitats from low montane to snowy upper areas above 1300 m on eastern slopes and above 2650 m on western slopes. They also reported a specimen taken at 5008 m. They considered C. nigribasis hemisynanthropic, and found it around man as well as in remote undeveloped areas.	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA500FFD2FF2E8403CB84FAD8.taxon	discussion	Discussion. The external features of this species can overlap with those of C. irazuana in the key, see discussion under C. irazuana. Normally the strong third postsutural intra-alar seta in C. triseta and distinct male genitalia will readily separate them. Hall (1948) used C. peruviana Robineau-Desvoidy as the valid name for this species. Later, Mariluis and Peris (1985: 82) used C. nigribasis as the valid name, rejecting the former use of Robineau-Desvoidy’s name C. peruviana. The identity of C. peruviana is discussed in detail in the Appendix. Macquart (1851: 216) also described a Calliphora peruviana. It is not a Calliphora, it is Neta chilensis (Walker, 1837) (see Appendix).	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA51AFFD6FF2E870DCC90FA48.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. See diagnosis of C. irazuana for comparison of characters. Three postsutural intra-alar setae, the one closest to the suture (Fig. 50, arrow) strong; lower calypter usually with rim and setal fringe whitish, especially on proximal end (rarely tan in color), also whitish in C. lopesi, but geographical ranges do not overlap; genal dilation wholly black to dark brown. Male frons narrow, 0.035 head width; surstylus broad in lateral view (Fig. 14), cerci often Y-shaped in posterior view (Fig. 15, Y-shape not prominent in this photo). T 5 of female abdomen lacks incision. Known only from Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Mexico, likely found in other Central American countries at higher elevations.	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA51AFFD6FF2E870DCC90FA48.taxon	description	Description. Parafacial, fronto-orbital plate, genal dilation, and frontal vitta all black to dark brown or rarely reddish brown when viewed from below; from above, parafacial, fronto-orbital plate and genal dilation with silvery microtomentum; upper parafacial and lower fronto-orbital plate each with a changeable spot; pedicel brown but apical rim usually orange; basal portion of first flagellomere orange, the remainder brown to orange-brown; occiput below postocular setae with 3 – 4 irregular rows of dark setae, the remainder of occiput with long whitish setae; ocellar triangle small, anterior ocellus and posterior ocelli about equal in size; facial ridge with row of strong supravibrissal setae ascending about 80 % of way to antennal base. Thorax normally with three prominent postsutural intra-alar setae, the anteriormost seta sometimes reduced, rarely absent. Anterior spiracle dull orange to light brown, posterior spiracle sooty black. Upper calypter brown in center, lighter near edges, rim and fringe brown; lower calypter all brown, rim and fringe usually pale, more whitish at distal end (Fig. 3); about 10 % of specimens examined with rim and fringe tan in color. Normal body length of males 9 – 10 mm, females 9 – 12 mm. Male. Frons narrow 0.031 (0.030 – 0.035 / 5) head width at narrowest; 0.42 (0.38 – 0.46 / 5) of first flagellomere; parafacial at narrowest almost 3 x frons width, 2.7 (2.5 – 3.0 / 5); 1.18 (1.0 – 1.36 / 5) of first flagellomere; gena to eye ratio 0.42 (0.40 – 0.42 / 5). Two changeable spots on parafacial, one at upper end, one about midway. Surstylus broad and digitate in lateral view (Fig. 14); in posterior view, base of cerci broad, tapering to narrower distally, the distal third of cerci often meeting in a y-shape; cerci and surstyli about equal length (Figs. 15). Phallus with epiphallus angling downward more sharply than in other species (Fig. 22, 23). Hypandrium, pre- and postgonite, ejaculatory sclerite and sternites as in Figs. 33 – 35, 39. Female. Frons 0.33 (0.31 – 0.34 / 5) of head width at narrowest; 3.36 (2.9 – 4.2 / 5) of first flagellomere; parafacial at narrowest 0.39 (0.36 – 42 / 5) of frons; 1.32 (1.1 – 1.6 / 5) of first flagellomere; gena to eye ratio 0.57 (0.54 – 58 / 5). Two changeable spots on parafacial like male, one midway on fronto-orbital plate not present in males. Ovipositor and spermathecae as in Figs. 43, 47; posterior end of ST 7 with a narrow neck-like constriction similar to C. vicina.	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA51AFFD6FF2E870DCC90FA48.taxon	materials_examined	Type material. Holotype male from Costa Rica, San Jose Province, San Gerardo de Dota, L _ S _ 387400 _ 482700, 2000 – 2500 m, Curso Tachinidae y Syrphidae, Feb. 22, 1992, no collector given (Figs. 48, 49). Allotype female, Costa Rica, San Jose Province, Llano Bonito, 4.4 km S del Cerro Ventisquero, L _ S _ 378500 _ 513200, 2450 m, April 9, 1996, M. Segura. Paratypes from Costa Rica, El Salvador and Mexico are listed below. Holotype and allotype will be deposited in INBIO. Paratypes will be deposited at BMNH, BYU, CNC, TW, USNM, and USU. Paratypes. 55 males, 78 females. Costa Rica (50 males, 74 females). Alajuela Province: 1 female, Rio Poasito at Poasito, May 10, 1995, Baumann and Houseman (BYU). Cartago Province: 2 males, 1 female, El Guarco, P. N. Tapanti, Estacion La Esperanza, 2800 m, L _ S _ 186143 _ 531307, Jan. 13, 2005, A. Martinez (INBIO); 2 females, Estacion Ojo de Aqua, L _ S _ 396800 _ 482400, 2980 m, Dec. 9, 1997, E. Alfaro (INBIO); 1 female, Cartago Province, Cerro de la Muerte, Paramo, L _ S _ 395114 _ 488901, 3100 m, May 20, 1997, F. A. Quesada (INBIO); 2 females, P. N. Volcan Irazu, 3400 m, L _ S _ 218500 _ 552200, Jan. - Feb, 1993, G. Maass (INBIO); 1 female, Finca Genesis II, Area de Conservacion Amistad, 2300 m, L _ S _ 188600 _ 545900; June 9 – 10, 1994, M. A. Zumbado (INBIO); 1 female, 20 km SE Empalme, 2800 m, Oct. – Nov., 1988, Hanson (INBIO); 1 female, Cerro de la Muerte, Villa Mills, 3000 m, Jan – March, 1990, Hanson (INBIO). Heredia Province: 5 females, Estacion Barva, P. N. Braulio Carrillo, 2500 m, L _ S _ 233400 _ 523200, Nov., 1989, G. Fernandez (INBIO); 2 females, same as previous, except April, 1989, M. Zumbado, A. Fernandez; 1 female, same as previous, except G. Rivera collector; 4 females, same as above except March, 1990; 4 females, same as above except March, 1990; 1 female, same as above except April, 1990; 2 females, same as above, except Feb., 1990, G. Rivera; 5 males, same as above, except Jan.; 1 male, same as above, except Oct. 1989, G. Rivera, G. Fernandez; 1 female, Barva Volcano, 2900 m, 10 ° 70 ' 10 '' N 84 ° 87 ' 50 '' W, Jan. 15, 2011, T. L. Whitworth (TW). Limon Province: 1 male, Sendero Valle del Silencio al Jardin Botanico o Natural, 2400 m, L _ S _ 342300 _ 577200; April 17 - 20, 1996, M. Moraga (INBIO); 1 male, P. Int. La Amistad Sendero Circular, 2406 m, L _ S _ 340258 _ 577465, June 20, 2003, D. Rubi (INBIO); 1 male, P. Int., La Amistad Send. Circular, 2450 m, L _ S _ 340258 _ 577465, June 23, 2003, R. Gonzales (INBIO); 1 male, Valle del Silencio, Zona de Acampar, 2450 m, L _ S _ 341250 _ 577200, April 16, 1996, A. M. Maroto (INBIO); 1 female, Valle del Silencio, al Jardin Botanico o Natural, 2480 m, L _ S _ 342300 _ 577200, April 17 – 20, 1996, M. Moraga; 1 female, P. Int. La Amistad, 2500 m, L _ S – 340258 _ 577465, June 27, 2003, D. Rubi (INBIO); 1 female, P. Int. La Amistad, 1 km de Cerro Kamuk, 3583 m, L _ S _ 357800 _ 569681, April 15, 2002, M. Alfaro (INBIO); 1 female, P. N. La Amistad Bratsi, Cerro Nai, 3129 m, L _ S _ 352300 _ 564950, July 20, 2000, M. Alfaro (INBIO). Puntarenas Province: 1 male, Quijada del Diablo, 3.1 km NE de Mellizas, 1800 m, L _ S _ 316900 _ 600600 Sept. 14 – 23, 1996, E. Navarro (INBIO); 1 male, Tres Colinas, Potrero Gde., Buenos Aires, 1850 m, L _ S _ 340700 _ 566400, July 22, 1992, M. A. Zumbado (INBIO); 2 males, P. Int. La Amistad, Buenos Aires, 1700 m, L _ S _ 331750 _ 574400, April 27, 2001, O. Aleman (INBIO); 1 female, Sendero a Cerro Echandi, 2600 m, L _ S _ 329700 _ 593100, April 12 – 14, 1998, M. M. Moraga, (INBIO); 1 female, La Amistad Send. hacia Cerro Hoffman, 2450 m, L _ S _ 337931 _ 575490, June 24, 2003, R. Gonzales (INBIO); 1 female, La Amistad, Buenos Aires, Sendero a Cerro Cabecar, 2400 M, L _ S _ 365750 _ 532600, M. Alfaro. San Jose Province: 24 males, San Gerardo de Dota, 2000 – 2500 m, L _ S _ 387400 _ 482700, Feb. 22 – 26, 1992, no collector (INBIO); 4 males, Estacion Cuerici, Sendero el Carbon, 5 km al E de Villa Mills, L _ S 390100 _ 500100, Jan. 8 – 13, 1996, A. Picado (INBIO); 1 male, same data as above except collector, B. Gamboa (INBIO); 3 males, Llano Bonita, 4.4 m s, del Cerro Ventisquero, 2450 m, L _ S _ 378500 _ 513200, April 19, 1996, A. Picado (INBIO); 1 male, 4.6 km Villa Mills, Estacion Cuerici, Sendero al Mirador, 2700 m, L _ S _ 389700 _ 499600, Oct. 25, 1995, A. Picado (INBIO); 1 male, Estacion Cuerici, 4.6 km al E de Villa Mills, 2700 m, L _ S _ 389700 _ 499600, Nov. 28, 1995, A. M. Maroto (INBIO); 1 female, S Herradura-Uran, 3000 m, L _ S _ 387832 _ 509027, April 8, 1995, R. Aquilar, O. Esquivel (INBIO); 1 female, Sendero Valle Los Leones, 1.6 km N del Cerro Lohmann, 3180 m, L _ S _ 374700 _ 517500, April 13, 1996, M. Segura (INBIO); 1 female, Perez Zeledon, P. N. Chirripo, Llano Bonito, 2450 m, Feb. 3, 2001, M. Alfaro, (INBIO); 1 female, alrededor base Crestones, 3200 m, L _ S _ 378300 _ 517200, July 17, 1998, M. A. Zumbado, F. G. Zumbado, H. Vargas (INBIO); 1 female, Estacion Ojo de Aqua. Camino a Providencia, 2900 m, L _ S _ 394400 _ 482300, June 24, 1998, E. Alfaro; 2 females, Estacion Cuerici, Sendero el Carbon, 5 km al E de Villa Mills, 2700 m, L _ S _ 390100 _ 500100, Jan. 8 – 13, 1996, A. Picado (INBIO); 1 female, Llano Bonito, 4.4 km S del Cerro Ventisquero, 2450 m, L _ S _ 378500 _ 513200, April 9, 1996, E. Alfaro (INBIO); 1 female, Estacion Cuerici, alrededores de la Estacion, 2600 m, L _ S _ 389400 _ 499600, Aug, 20 – 28, 1995, A. Picado (INBIO); 1 female, Estacion. Cuerici, Limite de la Finca Cuerici, 3 km E Villa Mills, 2800 m, L _ S _ 389500 _ 498600, Jan. 4, 1996, B. Gamboa (INBIO), 1 female, Estacion Cuerici, Camino a la Auxilladora, 4.5 km E de Villa Mills, 2600 m, L _ S _ 389400 _ 499600, Jan. 6 – 12, 1996, A. Picado (INBIO); 1 female, Sendero el Carbon Camino Quebrada Los Leones, 5 km al E de Villa Mills, 2600 m, L _ S _ 389500 _ 500050, Aug. 22, 1996, A. Picado (INBIO); 1 female, Gerardo de Dota, 2000 – 2500 m, L _ S _ 387400 _ 482700, 22 – 28 Feb., 1992, no collector (INBIO); 1 female, Estacion Cuerici, Sendero el Carbon, 5 km al E de Villa Mills, 2700 m, L _ S _ 390100 _ 500100, Feb. 17 – 19, 1996, B. Gamboa (INBIO); 1 female, Finca. Zacatales, 2100 m, L _ S _ 389000 _ 484300, Aug. 8 – 10, 1995, M. A. Zumbado (INBIO); 1 female, Estacion Cuerici, el Mirador 4.6 km al E de Villa Mills, 2640 M, L _ S _ 389700 _ 499600, Jan. 19, 1996, A. Picado (INBIO); 1 female, same as previous except 2600 m, L _ S _ 389400 _ 499600, Sept. 21 – 26, 1995, B. Gamboa; 1 female, same as previous except 2700 m, Oct. 25, 1995, B. Gamboa; 1 female, same as previous except 4 km, 2900 m, March 17, 1996; 1 female, same as previous except 4.5 km, L _ S _ 390345 _ 500100, Dec. 7, 1995, A. M. Maroto; 3 females, Cerro Muerte, 20 km S Empalme, 2800 m, Nov. - Dec., 1989, Hanson (INBIO); 1 female, Cerro de la Muerte, Hy, Aug. 14, 1966, 9500 ft, D. F. Veirs (USU); 1 female, Estacion Cuerici, Sendero el Carbon 5 km al E de Villa Mills, 2600 m, L _ S _ 390100 _ 500100, Oct. 26, 1995, B. Gamba (INBIO); 1 female, Tres de Junio, 9 ° 39 ' 80 '' N 83 ° 51 ' 30 '', 2675 m, Jan. 16, 2011, T. L. Whitworth (TW); 1 female, Estacion Cuerici, El Mirador en Subparamo, 4 km al E Villa Mills, 2900 m, L _ S _ 390450 _ 500100, Jan. 12, 1996, A. Picado (INBIO); 1 female, Cerro Cuerici, 8 km al NE de Villa Mills, 3345 m, L _ S _ 392300 _ 503200, Sept. 19, 1995, A. Picado (INBIO); 1 female, same as above except, L _ S _ 392300 _ 503300, Jan. 7, 1996, B. Gamboa (INBIO); 1 female, 20 km SE Empalme, 2800 m, Aug. 1988, Hanson (INBIO); 2 females, Estacion Cuerici, Sendero el Carbon 5 km al E de Villa Mills, 2700 m, L _ S _ 390100 _ 500100, Feb. 17 – 19, 1996, B. Gamboa (INBIO); 1 female, Estacion Cuerici (Alrededor) 4.6 km al E de Villa Mills, 2600 m, L _ S _ 389400 _ 499600, A. M. Maroto; 2 females, Cuerici, Sendero al Cerro Cuerici, 4 km al E de Villa Mills, L _ S _ 389700 _ 499800, Oct. 27, 1995, A. Picado (INBIO); 1 female, Estacion Cuerici, Sendero al Mirador, 4.6 km al E de Villa Mills, 2700 m, A. Picado (INBIO); 1 female, same as previous except L _ S _ 389700 _ 499600, Oct. 25, 1995; 1 female, same as previous except L _ S _ 399400 _ 499600, 2600 m, Jan. 6 – 12, 1996, B. Gamboa; 1 female, same as previous except L _ S _ 390450 _ 500100, Oct. 26, 1996; 1 female, Estacion Cuerici, Limite de la Finca. Cuerici, 3 km E Villa Mills, 2800 m, L _ S _ 389500 _ 498600, Jan. 4, 1996, A. Picado (INBIO); 1 female, Corralar Arriba, Sta. Ana, 1700 m – 1850, L _ S _ 207000 _ 516000, April 9, 1994, M. A. and F. G. Zumbado, H. Vargas (INBIO). El Salvador: 1 male, 2 females, Santa Ana, Aug. 16, 1956, PAB, collector (USNM). Mexico: (4 males, 2 females): 1 male, Oax., 32 mi S. Valle Nacional, 7000 ft, May 21, 1971, H. F. Howden (CNC); 1 male, Chiapas, Mt Tzontehuitz, May 27, 1969, H. J. Teskey (CNC); 1 male, Chiapas, Mt. Tzontehuitz, 9400 ft, 12 mi NE San Cristobal, May 27, 1969, B. V. Peterson (CNC); 1 male and 1 female, May 7 and June 25, 1969, respectively, Chiapas, 10 km, NE San Cristobal, Mt Tzontehuitz, 2910 m, Sept. 16, 1991, D. M. Wood (CNC); 1 female, 10 W El Salto, Dgo., 9000 ft, June 5, 1964, J. F. McAlpine (CNC); 1 female, Chiapas, Mt. Tzontehuitz, 12 mi NE San Cristobal, 9400 ft, June 25, 1969, B. V. Peterson (CNC). Other material examined. Some specimens were discolored, distorted or damaged and were not treated as paratypes; these included 21 specimens (3 males and 18 females) from Costa Rica (INBIO).	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA51AFFD6FF2E870DCC90FA48.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Mexico, and likely in mountainous areas throughout Central America and southern Mexico (Fig. 1). This species occurs in some of the same areas where C. irazuana is found; see discussion under that species. Most specimens were collected from 2000 – 3300 m. Based on numerous Calliphora that have been collected in Costa Rica and deposited at INBIO, it is less common than C. irazuana.	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA51AFFD6FF2E870DCC90FA48.taxon	discussion	Discussion. This species is normally easily separated from C. irazuana because of its black genal groove and parafacial in addition to the extra postsutural intra-alar. However, a few specimens may have the extra seta reduced or rarely absent. In one specimen the head had an orange genal groove and lower parafacial, but pale setae on the occiput and thorax with a distinct third postsutural intra-alar. It is possible this reflects hybridization. Male genitalia readily separate this species from C. irazuana.	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA51AFFD6FF2E870DCC90FA48.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The species name was chosen due to the presence of a pronounced third postsutural intra-alar seta, a condition unique to this species of Calliphora in the Neotropical Region.	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA51EFFD5FF2E87B0CA2BFC38.taxon	materials_examined	Type information. Holotype female (OUMNH). Type locality: USA, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Not examined.	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA51EFFD5FF2E87B0CA2BFC38.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Basicosta yellow to orange; anterior half of genal dilation reddish; frons narrow, averaging 0.075 head width; see discussion under C. maestrica for other distinctions. Surstylus in lateral view, parallel-sided; in posterior view cercus tapering gradually to distal end (Rognes 1991, figs. 140, 141); surstylus and cercus about equal length. See figures of phallus, pre- and postgonite, ejaculatory sclerite, and sternites in Rognes 1991, figs. 143, 144, 145, 146. Ovipositor illustrated in Rognes 1991, fig. 148, ST 8 with narrow neck similar to C. triseta.	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA51EFFD5FF2E87B0CA2BFC38.taxon	description	Description. For a detailed description of this species, see Hall (1948) or Rognes (1991). Specimens examined. 21 males, 32 females. Panama: 1 female, Panama Province, Panama City, Hato Pintado, Dec. 1994, D. J. Cavan (BYU). South America. Argentina: (9 males, 15 females): 2 females, El Bolson, Rio Negro, Nov. 1 – 18, 1955, Andor Kovacs (LACM); 1 female, same data, except Oct. 10 – 15, 1956; 1 female, same data, except Jan. 10 – 13, 1957; 1 male, same data, except Oct. 1957; 5 females, same data, except Dec., 1957; 1 female, same data, except April, 1958; 1 female, same data, except Dec. 29, 1957; 1 male, Tucuman, San Miguel de Tucuman, IML Gardens, Dec. 18, 1979, L. Stange (FSCA); 1 male, Santa Catalina, near Buenos Aires, Nov. 10, 1970, Boyes (CNC); 1 male, Buenos Aires, Rio Lujan, Jan. 1977, S. Bolle (CNC); 1 female, same data, except Olivos, Nov, 1977; 1 male, same data, except Dec., 1977; 2 males, 1 female, same except Rio Lujan, Jan., 1977; 1 male, 1 female, Estancia Julia, Rio Chico, 69 ° 30 ' W 49 ° 40 ' S, Dec. 22, 1960, L Peña (CNC). Chile: (9 males, 13 females): 1 female, Lago Amarga, Puerto Natales, E. of Mt. Payne, Magallanes, 200 m, Dec. 14 – 20, 1960, Peña (CNC); 1 male, 1 female, Chile Chico, Lago Buenos Aires, Aysen, Dec. 24 – 31, 1960, Peña (CNC); 1 female, same data, except Puerto Cristal, Jan. 9 – 10, 1961; 1 female, Coihaique, Rio Simpson, Aysen, March 7 – 9, 1961, Peña; 1 male Ensenada, Llanquihue, Jan. 13 – 15, 1962, Peña (CNC); 1 female, Bahia Municiones, Magellan Strait, Tierra del Fuego, Dec. 10, 1960, L. Peña (CNC); 3 males, 3 females, Cameron, S. Bahia Inutil. Tierra del Fuego, Magallanes, Nov. 23, 1960, Peña (CNC); 1 female, Puerto Cisnes, Aysen, 72 ° 40 ' W 44 ° 45 ' S, Feb. 1 – 15, 1961, Peña; 2 females, Concepcion, Concep., Nov. 22, 1970, J. W. Boyes (CNC); 1 male, same data, except Nov. 23, 1970. 2 males, Quillota Province, Parque Nac. Campanas, Palma de Ocoa, 32 ° 93 ' 24 '' S 71 ° 07 ' 81 '' W 215 m, Oct. 31, 1997, M. Irwin, E. Schlinger (USU); 1 female, Cautin, Villarica, March 5 – 15, 1995, G. Bohart, G. Aldrich (USU); 1 male, 1 female, Llanquihue, Mehuin, 39 ° 26 ' 20 '' S 73 ° 12 ' 90 '' W, 5 m, pantrap, F. D. Parker (USU); 1 female, Llanquihue, Nilque, 40 ° 42 ' 9 '' S 72 ° 24 ' 40 '' W, Nov. 17, 2003, pantrap, F. D. Parker (USU). Falkland Islands: 1 male, 1 female, Port Stanley, Dec. 17, 1981, D. Hunt (UCDC). Uruguay: 3 males, 3 females, Soriano, Cardona, 33 ° 52 ' 60 '' S 57 ° 22 ' 60 '' W, May 20, 2008, T. L. Whitworth (TW).	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA51EFFD5FF2E87B0CA2BFC38.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Widespread throughout the world, including the Neotropical Region. Central America: Panama. South America: Argentina, Chile, Falkland Islands, Uruguay. West Indies: Cuba (Peris and Gonzales-Mora, 1989). Hall (1948) commented that C. vicina is fairly common around Mexico City. This species likely occurs in the vicinity of many larger cities not listed here. The localities of examined specimens are shown in Figs. 1 and 2.	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA512FFDAFF2E8518CC27F824.taxon	materials_examined	Holotype, female: MNHN. Identity: Neta chilensis (Walker, 1837: 354). Status: Objectively invalid name. Junior primary homonym of Calliphora peruviana Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830: 438. Replaced by Calliphora paytensis Townsend, 1892: 36.	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA512FFDAFF2E8780CB9EF9B0.taxon	materials_examined	Holotype, female: OUMNH. Identity: Lucilia peruviana (Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830: 438). Status: Invalid name. Secondary homonym of Lucilia peruviana Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830: 455.	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA512FFDAFF2E84CCCED7F8CC.taxon	materials_examined	Holotype, sex unknown: Lost. Identity: Lucilia peruviana Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830: 455. Status: Nomen dubium.	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
184E433CA511FFD9FF2E82C8CFB0FD18.taxon	materials_examined	Holotype, male: MNHN. Described from the male sex from an unstated number of specimens (here presumed to be only one) from “ Amérique. Colombie. ” in the possession of the “ Muséum ” [= MNHN]. According to unpublished notes by James Dear (now in KR’s possession) the labels read (1) “ Calliphora nigribasis Macq. n. sp. ”; (2) “ 34.42 ”; (3) “ Museum Paris Colombie Parzudacki 1842 ”. Identity: Calliphora nigribasis Macquart, 1851: 215. Status: Valid name. Synonymy:	en	Rognes, Terry Whitworth With An Appendix By Knut, Whitworth, Terry (2012): Identification of Neotropical blow flies of the genus Calliphora Robineau- Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with the description of a new species. Zootaxa 3209: 1-27, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.213088
