Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Little blackish syrphid

Posted by pierred on 13-06-2006 18:09
#1
Hello,

At first sight, I thought this was one of those numerous little black bees we get at this time. Then, I saw this was a fly.

I know the point of view doesn't facilitate the identification.

I even thought it could be yet another Paragus.
Edited by pierred on 14-06-2006 05:32

Posted by pierred on 13-06-2006 18:10
#2
Another picture :

Posted by conopid on 14-06-2006 07:54
#3
Small dark syrphid with flat face - that wil be Pipiza or Pipizella species probably. My guess is Pipizella, possibly P. viduata which is very small.

Posted by pierred on 15-06-2006 04:51
#4
Nigel,

Thanks for the pointer.

Posted by pierred on 15-06-2006 20:01
#5
Hello,

Just for the fun, somebody proposed also Heringia on another forum. But I think we're in the same region.