Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Merodon???

Posted by Isidro on 14-06-2008 09:32
#1
8th June 2008. Malaga, south Spain. Habitat: repoblation pine forest. Only one ex. seen. Size: same than a honey bee.

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Can be identified?

Thanks
Regards

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 16-06-2008 12:41
#2
Yes, a male Merodon, but difficult to say what species.
I'll take a look at some literature at home, and if I can find what species it is, I'll get back to it.
Greetings

Posted by Isidro on 16-06-2008 23:39
#3
Thanks again Gerard.