Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bumblebee-like Syrphidae

Posted by Michael Becker on 09-07-2008 05:47
#1

Hello,

there are too many Syrphidae similar similar to this for me. What species (or genus) is this?

Thanks,
Michael

Posted by socrates on 09-07-2008 08:47
#2

Merodon

Posted by Michael Becker on 09-07-2008 20:15
#3

Thank you.

There seems to be only one very common species - Merodon equestris. With numerous varieties. Would it be too uncareful to label the pictures as Merodon equestris?

Michael

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 09-07-2008 20:39
#4

It would be unwise indeed, because it's Criorhina berberina.

Posted by Michael Becker on 10-07-2008 05:53
#5

Thank you both.

Michael