Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Syrphidae ?

Posted by Lippo on 01-09-2023 12:08
#1
SW France yesterday, about 12 mm long. It came peacefully on my arm. Is it this family ? Paragus ?

Posted by JWV on 01-09-2023 12:47
#2
Hi,

This is not a Syprhidae, but Tabanidae. Heptatoma pelluscens.

Best,
Jonne

Posted by Lippo on 01-09-2023 12:57
#3
Ah ! Many thanks Smile, a female then.