Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Syrphidae

Posted by Ben Hamers on 16-01-2005 21:44
#1
Hello,

Here are two small hooverflies ? (May 2004), could someone put a name on them ?

Thanks,

Ben
Edited by Ben Hamers on 21-05-2012 22:24

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 16-01-2005 23:32
#2
Hoi Ben,
Yes, they are both hoverflies (Syrphidae)
The first photo is a male of (most probably) Paragus haemorrhous. It is normally not possible to identify species of this genus from photo, for correct identification you need to look at their genitalia!
However, the mentioned species is the most common, so I think it is just that one! Grin

The second picture shows a female of Neoascia podagrica.
Also the most common member of the genus.
There is a picture in the Diptera gallery from this website!
Greetings

Posted by Ben Hamers on 17-01-2005 16:46
#3
Okay,

Thanks again for your help, Gerard.

Ben