Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Pyrophaena rosarum?

Posted by Pia on 18-11-2008 11:05
#1
Seen this fly at the edge on a wet meadow.
Is it Pyrophaena rosarum?
Pia

Switzerland, Wattwil SG, 750m NN, 26 June 08

Posted by Pia on 18-11-2008 11:07
#2
Foto 2: from Urs, same place, same fly

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 18-11-2008 11:51
#3
Yes, it is, but nowadays this is placed in the genus Platycheirus, with Pyrophaena as subgenus.
So, in this case it is a male of Platycheirus (Pyrophaena) rosarum!
Greetings

Posted by Pia on 18-11-2008 17:06
#4
I see, the name now is Platycheirus rosarum.
Thank you, Gerard.
Greetings Pia