Thread subject: Diptera.info :: It's not Melanostoma scalare! <Platycheirus sp. (female)>

Posted by valter on 01-11-2008 08:33
#1
Location: Algarve, Portugal

Date Photo Taken: October 19, 2008

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Edited by valter on 11-04-2009 15:09

Posted by blowave on 01-11-2008 16:39
#2
It reminded me of a Melanostoma I have, but a little different so I looked around and found Melanostoma mellinum, female. I am no expert though! Smile

http://popgen.uni...linum.html

Janet

Posted by Andre on 02-11-2008 17:33
#3
This is M. scalare. She has large grey pollinose spots above antennae and on the face.

Posted by blowave on 03-11-2008 15:40
#4
Hi valter, I noted you have changed your title again. I think you should listen to Andre, even I recognised the markings on the back and did think it was M. scalare, but wasn't certain for your area and thought the markings were maybe broader. The back is not easiest to see but you can see the shape of the yellow marks.

Posted by Andre on 03-11-2008 20:32
#5
Thank you blowave Smile