Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Big, broad Syrphid

Posted by Juergen Peters on 04-05-2008 01:06
#1
Hello!

Length of an Eristalis tenax, but broader. Found on May-03 at a hedge, northwest Germany. What could it be? Seems not hairy enough for a Brachypalpus.
Edited by Juergen Peters on 04-05-2008 01:07

Posted by Juergen Peters on 04-05-2008 01:06
#2
More total.

Posted by amalia_raluca on 04-05-2008 17:44
#3
I think that this is Cheilosia orthotricha
take a look here:
http://pagesperso...rrain.html

Amalia

Posted by Juergen Peters on 04-05-2008 20:35
#4
Hello, Amalia!

amalia_raluca wrote:
I think that this is Cheilosia orthotricha
take a look here:


Thanks, that looks indeed very similar. I have never seen such a "broad" Cheilosia before.

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 04-05-2008 21:04
#5
Well, don't be to happy yet! Cheilosia yes, but why orthotricha?
There are three quite similar species in the group: canicularis, himantopus and orthotricha. Normally canicularis is not a spring species, and orthotricha is not that common. So I would guess (from picture not visible) this would be a female of himantopus, I just caught several specimens myself in the neighbourhood of Muenster today!
greetings,

Posted by Juergen Peters on 04-05-2008 21:20
#6
Hello, Gerard!

Gerard Pennards wrote:
picture not visible) this would be a female of himantopus, I just caught several specimens myself in the neighbourhood of Muenster today!


Thanks a lot! So I will save it as Cheilosia cf. himantopus.

Posted by Andre on 04-05-2008 21:58
#7
And... J?rgen... start collecting Wink

Posted by Juergen Peters on 04-05-2008 22:08
#8
Hello, Andre!

Andre wrote:
And... J?rgen... start collecting


I know that it's necessary for exact determination for scientific purposes, and I respect that. But I would not like to do this (killing animals, even if they are "only" insects) personally. I love to watch and photograph them, though Smile.