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 Volucella bombylans (was: Muscidae ? 6152)
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| Gumenuk Vitalij |
Posted on 28-11-2008 10:26
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To which family does this belong? a sort a kind ? Midland of Russia, the Moscow region (Jugo-east area). 10.06.2005 Edited by ChrisR on 29-11-2008 12:13 |
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| Roger Thomason |
Posted on 28-11-2008 11:21
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Syrphidae-Looks similar to Arctophila superbiens in the gallery, only a bit paler in colour, In wrong forum Edited by Roger Thomason on 28-11-2008 11:28 |
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| ChrisR |
Posted on 28-11-2008 11:36
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I'd say Volucella bombylans, if it was in England  |
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| Roger Thomason |
Posted on 28-11-2008 11:51
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You're probably right, I can't tell the difference between chalk and cheese so I've no chance with these things. Off to lie down in a darkened room Call me when its springtime Edited by Roger Thomason on 28-11-2008 11:53 |
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| Gumenuk Vitalij |
Posted on 28-11-2008 12:20
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Thanks for the rendered help |
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| Gerard Pennards |
Posted on 28-11-2008 12:32
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And yes, it's a female Volucella bombylans, and this color variation is called plumata! Greetings Greetings, Gerard Pennards |
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| Gumenuk Vitalij |
Posted on 28-11-2008 13:15
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Gerard Pennards wrote: And yes, it's a female Volucella bombylans, and this color variation is called plumata! Greetings Thanks for the rendered help |
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but don't see the image in the post.