Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Scaeva pyrastri

Posted by Rui Andrade on 22-02-2008 21:32
#1
I found this at Mindelo's ornithological reserve (near Oporto). I think it's Scaeva pyrastri but if you can confirm it and why, I would be grateful.

date: 22/02/2008

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Edited by Rui Andrade on 25-02-2008 23:22

Posted by dipdip on 22-02-2008 22:52
#2
The simple answer is: S. pyrasti because the spots are oblique und more or less white.
Maybe the experts will tell you more.

Posted by Andre on 25-02-2008 00:14
#3
It's the correct ID Smile

Posted by Rui Andrade on 25-02-2008 23:16
#4
Thank you dipdip and AndreSmile

PS: sorry for taking so long to reply