Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Heringia ?

Posted by Philippe moniotte on 02-12-2007 22:03
#1
Could this be a Heringia sp ? Actually, I am not even sure it is a syrphdae, so comments are more than welcome!
Heron, Belgium 6th June 2007. Size approx 8 mm if my memory is correct.
TIA
Philippe
Edited by Philippe moniotte on 02-12-2007 22:03

Posted by Xespok on 02-12-2007 22:14
#2
Syrphidae for sure.

Posted by Kahis on 02-12-2007 22:24
#3
Pipizella (?)

Posted by Philippe moniotte on 04-12-2007 09:39
#4
Thanks! I believe Pipizella fits the bill.
It seems that it should be one of two possible species in my area, P. viduata (syn. varipes) or P. virens. My key (Verlinden 1994) gives a difference in overall size and length of third antennary article that fits better with virens, but that's probably a risky guess...

Philippe

Posted by Andre on 04-12-2007 15:15
#5
Pipizella sp., female.