Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Merodon spe. ?

Posted by Andreas Haselboeck on 08-03-2009 14:44
#1
Hello!
Last year on 03. May I found this Syrphidae in a lime area (dry meadow) in the Spessart-Highlands (Bavaria / 500m).
I think, it's a Merodon species. M. equestris?

Sorry, I have only this photo.

Regards
Andreas

Posted by conopid on 08-03-2009 14:53
#2
Yes it is Merodon, but probably not M equestris. This is a difficult genus. You'll need a specimen and a good key. Try Van Veen's Hoverflies of NW Europe.
Edited by conopid on 08-03-2009 14:56

Posted by Andreas Haselboeck on 10-03-2009 12:02
#3
Hello Nigel,
yes, to me it looks also not as M. equestris.

So it is Merodon sp.

Thank you very much!

Regards
Andreas

Posted by Andre on 13-03-2009 19:27
#4
Start collecting?... Wink