Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Syrphidae: Rhingia campestris

Posted by HTK on 30-04-2022 12:22
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Flower visitor on Pulmonaria officinalis on a sunny day (April 2022) in a garden in Burscheid (Bergisches Land / Germany). Pictures 1-2 and 3-6 do not necessarily show the same individual (same spot, but a time difference of 2 hours). The darkened edge of the abdomen (particularly image 5) points to Rhingia campestris, but Rhingia rostrata, on the other hand, is described as “brightly coloured”, which I think also applies. I would be grateful for your opinion.



Image 1
Edited by HTK on 01-05-2022 23:06

Posted by HTK on 30-04-2022 12:24
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Image 2

Posted by HTK on 30-04-2022 12:25
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Image 3

Posted by HTK on 30-04-2022 12:25
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Image 4

Posted by HTK on 30-04-2022 12:26
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Image 5

Posted by HTK on 30-04-2022 12:27
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Image 6

Posted by eklans on 30-04-2022 13:48
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Hello Hans Theo, additionally, the feet are mainly black: R. campestris - rostrata has red legs. (André Schulten: Fotogids Zweefvliegen)

Posted by HTK on 01-05-2022 23:05
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Hello Eric,
thank you very much for the confirmation of Rhingia campestris and the additional information that blew away all doubts that still existed.
Best wishes,
Hans Theo