Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Merodon, was : Eumerus ?

Posted by Philippe moniotte on 01-12-2008 11:45
#1
Hello List,
Here is a syrphid photographed in Corsica, at the end of July 2008. Approx 8-10 mm. My only guess is Eumerus, but I do not really have the info to infirm or confirm it (my only key deals with belgian fauna, and I am rather confident it is not in it.Any suggestion ?
Thanks in advance for your help
Philippe
Edited by Philippe moniotte on 03-12-2008 19:50

Posted by Andre on 02-12-2008 20:49
#2
Very interesting... I have no clue yet! Have you collected it?
Hopefully someone is familiar with this species you show here!

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 02-12-2008 20:54
#3
It is Merodon sp.

Posted by Andre on 02-12-2008 20:59
#4
Correct, but like I said: no clue. Or maybe a clue (spinipes?), but too lazy to check it.

Posted by Philippe moniotte on 03-12-2008 19:52
#5
Thanks a lot Andre and Stéphane. It seems that spinipes/avidus is a real contender...
Cheers
Philippe

Posted by Andre on 03-12-2008 20:49
#6
This proves that collecting can be very useful... Smile

Posted by Philippe moniotte on 03-12-2008 20:57
#7
Ah, but the point is that I'm not more clever with the creature in hand, so I tend to live and let live...
But i fully agree that it is the only way to be certain of course!...
Cheers
Philippe