Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Yes, Syrphus vitripennis female

Posted by nowaytofly on 16-09-2021 21:09
#1
Northern Germany, Lower Saxony, Celle, Sept. 14th 2021
Hi out there, a few day ago, I went for a walk and took my camera with me. Alongside a forest road there were a lot of Solidago aka goldenrod. On these flowers I got many insects, especially Syrphidae, taking a bath in pollen. A few I could identify by my self, for some I need confirmation (or refuse if I'm wrong) and some I didn't know at all what species I got, can you help out?

1st, is this a female of Syrphus vitripennis?
Thanks for your help, have a nice day, Norbert
Edited by nowaytofly on 17-09-2021 23:36

Posted by nowaytofly on 16-09-2021 21:10
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2nd pic

Posted by eklans on 17-09-2021 11:26
#3
Hi Norbert, it looks like femur III is mostly black: S. vitripennis.

Posted by nowaytofly on 17-09-2021 23:35
#4
Hi Eric, thank you very much for your confirmation.
Have a nice weekend.
Norbert