Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Episyrphus balteatus, female

Posted by Volkmar on 18-12-2023 17:46
#1
Hello,
today, on December 18, 2023, I photographed this hoverfly in D-59821 Arnsberg, NRW, Germany, on a glass pane in the sunshine at 7 degree celsius. Maybee overwintering or wandering.
I think it is Episyrphus balteatus, a female ?


Best regards, Volkmar

Posted by Juergen Peters on 18-12-2023 20:07
#2
Hello,

I see a male Episyrphus balteatus.

Posted by Volkmar on 18-12-2023 21:53
#3
Thank you very much for your support Jürgen !
Best regards,
Volkmar