Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Which syrphid?

Posted by Niek van Wijk on 31-05-2008 10:35
#1
Dear Forum,

This Syrphid (?) sat on the bark of a tree today in my garden.
I guess it is a syrpid . It makes me think of Volucella pellucens, but one whose mother had an affair with a Rhingia...
Can anyone tell me it's name?

Best regards, Niek

Posted by Niek van Wijk on 31-05-2008 10:36
#2
second picture

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 31-05-2008 11:04
#3
It is Volucella pellucens, Niek. Protruding mouth edge is a character of Volucella.

Posted by Niek van Wijk on 31-05-2008 11:30
#4
Dear Stephane,

Thank you for your reply.
The only picture I ever made fom Volucella pellucens (end last year when I started this hobby, getting pensioned you know...) was from above and I never realized it had such a big "snout"........

Best regards, Niek