Physiphora alceae (Preyssler, 1791)

Musca alceae Preyssler, 1791: 129 . Bohemia (Czech Republic) (Preyssler’s types are not known to be in existence and are most likely to have been destroyed, see: Rozkosny, Chvala & Pont 1982).

Musca demandata Fabricius, 1798: 564 . Unspecified type. Germany (Kiel) (ZMUC).

Chrysomyza splendida Fallén, 1817c: 4 . Unspecified type. Sweden (Scania: Esperod) (?).

Ulidia smaragdi Walker, 1849: 1059 . Type unknown (BMNH).

Distribution. Cosmopolitan.

Egyptian localities. Common everywhere.

Plants from which flies were swept. Flies of this species can be found commonly around accumulations of

decaying vegetation of any plant species and dung (Allen & Foote 1967; Hafez 1939).

Dates of collection. Throughout the year.