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Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Volucella bombylans (was: Muscidae ? 6152)

Posted by Gumenuk Vitalij on 28-11-2008 10:26

To which family does this belong? a sort a kind ?
Midland of Russia, the Moscow region (Jugo-east area). 10.06.2005

Edited by ChrisR on 29-11-2008 12:13

Posted by Roger Thomason on 28-11-2008 11:21

Syrphidae-Looks similar to Arctophila superbiens in the gallery, only a bit paler in colour,
In wrong forum

Edited by Roger Thomason on 28-11-2008 11:28

Posted by ChrisR on 28-11-2008 11:36

I'd say Volucella bombylans, if it was in England

Posted by Roger Thomason on 28-11-2008 11:51

You're probably right, I can't tell the difference between chalk and cheese so I've no chance with these things.

Off to lie down in a darkened room

Call me when its springtime

Edited by Roger Thomason on 28-11-2008 11:53

Posted by Gumenuk Vitalij on 28-11-2008 12:20

Thanks for the rendered help

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 28-11-2008 12:32

And yes, it's a female Volucella bombylans, and this color variation is called plumata!
Greetings

Posted by Gumenuk Vitalij on 28-11-2008 13:15

Gerard Pennards wrote:
And yes, it's a female Volucella bombylans, and this color variation is called plumata!
Greetings

Thanks for the rendered help