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Diptera.info :: male of Chrysotoxum festivum? => confirmed
Posted by
Siegfried Rudolf
on 26-06-2023 16:20
#1
Hi together,
I found this hoverfly on June 24th in a meadow in Germany, Southern Black Forest. I estimate the size at 12 to 13 mm. Is that Chrysotoxum festivum?
Thanks, Siggi
Edited by
Siegfried Rudolf
on 26-06-2023 18:56
Posted by
Siegfried Rudolf
on 26-06-2023 16:20
#2
pic. 2
Posted by
Siegfried Rudolf
on 26-06-2023 16:21
#3
pic. 3
Posted by
eklans
on 26-06-2023 18:08
#4
Hi Siggi, I think
C. festivum
is correct: antennal segment 3 < 1+2, femora 1 and 2 yellow, no black areas.
Posted by
Siegfried Rudolf
on 26-06-2023 18:56
#5
Thank you very much Eric,
Greetings Siggi