Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Cheilosia? from Japan

Posted by Michael Becker on 18-12-2007 22:49
#1
Hello,

What fly is this? The most similar picture I found in the gallery was Cheilosia albipila.

I took the picture in summer near Kyoto.

Thanks.
Michael

Posted by John Smit on 19-12-2007 09:25
#2
Hi Michael,

I think it's rather a species of the Cheilosia illustrata complex and in Japan that could wel be C. motodomariensis. Unfortunatelt I have no characters at hand to distinguish them.

John

Posted by Andre on 19-12-2007 10:18
#3
Maybe this guy/site can help you further?
http://homepage2....ame2_e.htm

Posted by Xespok on 19-12-2007 11:38
#4
This is a Syrphid, which I never managed to observe while in Japan.

Could this be

http://homepage2.nifty.com/syrphidae/flame2_e.htm

Ch. bombiformis (Matsumura)?

Posted by Andre on 19-12-2007 13:35
#5
I admit it resembles a lot, but I wouldn't be able to make a certain ID. Better ask this Japanese guy Cool

Posted by Michael Becker on 19-12-2007 22:39
#6
Thanks for your answers.

My guess now is C. motodomariensis, because both the eyes and the head seem to be pilose. Nevertheless I followed your advice and sent the picture to the japanese syrphidae guy. In case he answers I will inform you, what fly it is.

Michael