Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Eupeodes corollae, female

Posted by gerold on 02-05-2023 18:46
#1
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, district Karlsruhe, Karlsbad-Spielberg, garden meadow, on Bellis perennis, ca. 340 m; ca. 8 mm long; Eupeodes corollae, female? Many thanks for the help
Edited by gerold on 02-05-2023 19:03

Posted by Juergen Peters on 02-05-2023 18:59
#2
Yes, Eupeodes corollae. (Date?)

Posted by gerold on 02-05-2023 19:02
#3
Thanks for the confirmation - photographed today on May 2nd, 2023
Best regards
Gerold

Posted by Juergen Peters on 02-05-2023 20:15
#4
Hello Gerold,

gerold wrote:
photographed today on May 2nd, 2023


I asked, because I find that species mainly in summer (but according to the literature an occurance this early is ok). In (early) spring I find mostly Eupeodes luniger. Like this one, two days ago.

Posted by gerold on 03-05-2023 07:40
#5
Hallo Jürgen,
thanks for the hints and the comparison - yes, the two are not easy to tell apart. However, in E. lunuiger the yellow spots do not extend to the lateral edge.