Thread subject: Diptera.info :: I have difficulties identifying these 2 syrphids ... :-)

Posted by Makro Freak on 06-05-2008 14:34
#1
hi,

i found this 2 beauties today and i assume that the 1st one could be Neoascia as the size was 2-4mm and the 2nd could be Malangyna (4-6mm) but iam not shure. Any idea ?


Best regards

Richie
Edited by Makro Freak on 06-05-2008 14:43

Posted by Makro Freak on 06-05-2008 14:35
#2
.. number 2

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 06-05-2008 14:45
#3
Your first one is a female Sphegina sp., I have to dig in some books at home for the species (if possible from the pictures).
The second is a male Melanostoma sp., probably mellinum!
greetings