Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Syrphus?

Posted by Rui Andrade on 13-02-2008 14:58
#1
This was also photographed in Oporto today (2008/02/13). I think this belongs to the genus Syrphus, but what species?

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Edited by Rui Andrade on 13-02-2008 15:08

Posted by Andre on 13-02-2008 20:08
#2
Does it have hairy eyes? If so, it's Syrphus torvus (not officially known for Pt yet). Please exchange info with me, you have my email! Thanks!

Posted by Paul Beuk on 13-02-2008 20:12
#3
Eyes don't lok lile they are hairy, that is why I did not reply: ribesii or vitripennis, but they 'solid appearance' makes me suspect the former.

Posted by Andre on 13-02-2008 20:54
#4
Difficult to see, it's slightly unsharp there... hairs in males can be very short.

Posted by Rui Andrade on 13-02-2008 21:03
#5
I really don't think they are hairy. Here go two more photos to help:

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Posted by Andre on 13-02-2008 21:21
#6
I am not convinced, especially on pic one... or what is it I see? Please, go collect Syrphids dear Rui! It's such a nice hobby Pfft