Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Germany: Melanostoma mellinum? -> Confirmed

Posted by _Stefan_ on 19-01-2022 19:32
#1
Hi there,
i found this hoverfly on August 9, 2020 near Kiel in northern germany by a lake.
I`m not sure how to identify it surely and need help. Thanks for having a look.
Edited by _Stefan_ on 25-01-2022 20:11

Posted by Juergen Peters on 20-01-2022 08:40
#2
Hello Stefan,

I can't see if the face is dusty or not, so Melanostoma sp.

P.S.: This is a Syrphid and as such should be posted in the Syrphidae subforum.

Posted by Karsten Thomsen on 20-01-2022 12:53
#3
Ja, it is mellinum, since T2 is much wider than long.

Posted by _Stefan_ on 20-01-2022 16:34
#4
Thanks to both of you!
My next Syrphid will be posted in the right place.