Thread subject: Diptera.info :: nice big Syrphid

Posted by Sundew on 21-05-2008 23:47
#1
Hi,
Yesterday I watched a nice male Syrphid that visited Geranium pyrenaicum flowers in my garden. It had quite impressive hind femora. Unfortunately I do not know it, so I need help!
Thanks, Sundew

Posted by Paul Beuk on 22-05-2008 07:04
#2
Merodon rufus?

Posted by Andre on 22-05-2008 22:47
#3
Or avidus, or alike... cool! But too bad you don't collect...

Posted by Sundew on 22-05-2008 23:11
#4
So it's Merodon for sure? I have much more pictures of this fly that might show other important details - except the genitalia... So if you would like to see another pic, please let me know. Otherwise I'd name the fly Merodon spec. and hope it will enjoy my garden and produce many babies. (Which a collected one couldn't Pfft.)
Cordially, Sundew