Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Platycheirus albimanus (Syrphidae)

Posted by Rui Andrade on 13-02-2008 14:53
#1
Hi!

Here in Oporto the sun is shining and lots of syrphids are flying in the gardens Smile.
I saw this one today at the Botanical Garden of Oporto. Can anyone help me to identify it?

date: 2008/02/13

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Edited by Rui Andrade on 27-03-2008 01:12

Posted by Paul Beuk on 13-02-2008 14:54
#2
Platycheirus albimanus-ish.

Posted by Rui Andrade on 13-02-2008 15:04
#3
Thank you Paul, for your light-speed answeringShock

Posted by Andre on 13-02-2008 20:04
#4
PS: not officially known from Portugal (but publication in prep.)

Can you send picture with data to my email please?
Edited by Andre on 13-02-2008 20:04

Posted by Rui Andrade on 13-02-2008 21:07
#5
So, is it confirmed that it's Platycheirus albimanus?

Posted by Andre on 13-02-2008 21:18
#6
With an extra picture from the side of the head, we can go for 100%... Wink

Posted by Rui Andrade on 13-02-2008 21:27
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I can imagine it has something to do with the protruded faceWink

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Posted by Andre on 14-02-2008 14:02
#8
Correct. But this face is called 'flat'... so: albimanus Smile

Posted by Rui Andrade on 14-02-2008 21:00
#9
Thank you very much Andre

But this face is called 'flat'


I'll try not to forget itWink