Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Black Syrphidae

Posted by starling on 10-06-2006 23:32
#1
Hello,
Can you help me to identify this (i know) black Syrphidae
I've seen it in south Belgium to Virelles
Size : about 15 mm
I think Cheilosia sp
Thanks
Edited by starling on 10-06-2006 23:33

Posted by Zeegers on 11-06-2006 09:34
#2
Pic doesn't show

Theo

Posted by starling on 11-06-2006 10:44
#3
Sorry
www.hiboox.com/vignettes/2306/uxbvkvd.jpg
Click on the pic Wink
Edited by starling on 11-06-2006 10:45

Posted by John Smit on 11-06-2006 13:34
#4
Male Cheilosia albitarsis or C. ranunculi, impossible to tell from this picture.

John

Posted by starling on 11-06-2006 15:06
#5
Thank you for this information, John
Is it possible to know how can you say it's a male ?
(with the eyes ?)
Edited by starling on 11-06-2006 15:08

Posted by Paul Beuk on 11-06-2006 19:09
#6
Eyes touching in Syrphidae: allways male. Smile

Posted by starling on 11-06-2006 20:27
#7
Thanks Paul,
That's what I thought.
Wink