Thread subject: Diptera.info :: A hoverfly species in China

Posted by beeny on 10-03-2006 14:22
#1
Anyone can tell me the genus?Thanks!
www.diptera.info/forim/7-1310-1.jpg

Posted by Susan R Walter on 10-03-2006 14:27
#2
Beeny

I assume it is Helophilus sp. I think they are the only ones with such defined vertical orange thoracic stripes, but I am only familiar with hoverflies in western Europe.

Posted by beeny on 10-03-2006 14:55
#3
A big thank to your tip Susan!Grin
Is it another Helophilus?Wink
www.diptera.info/forim/7-1310-2.jpg

Posted by Xespok on 10-03-2006 15:13
#4
Helophilus virgatus female (top) and male (bottom). One of the most common Syrphids in Japan.

http://xespok.net/gallery/Milesiinae?page=2

Posted by beeny on 10-03-2006 15:32
#5
Thanks Xespok!!!CoolCoolCool
Your pix are Great!!!ShockShockGrin

Posted by Robert Nash on 10-03-2006 18:17
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Yes Terrific picturesPfftPfftPfft. First I have seen of this species. My thanks too.Robert