Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Strange Eristalis pertinax? (06.05.22) --> confirmed

Posted by Juergen Peters on 07-05-2022 19:02
#1
Hello,

I have learned, that E. pertinax is the only Eristalis species with yellow fore tarsi - and the the males have a rather conical abdomen. This male from yesterday at a hedge (northwest Germany) has light fore tarsi, but a an oval abdomen.
Edited by Juergen Peters on 12-05-2022 22:26

Posted by Juergen Peters on 07-05-2022 19:02
#2
Pic #2

Posted by Sundew on 12-05-2022 22:10
#3
The spring males shown in Steven Falk's collection (https://www.flick...771179127/) look quite similar! Maybe yours is just retracting the abdomen a bit.
Best wishes, Sundew

Posted by Juergen Peters on 12-05-2022 22:26
#4
Thanks, Sundew! I also saw no other possibility.