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Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Syrphid, only lateral

Posted by Josef Buecker on 26-04-2009 20:29

Hello Forum,
is an ID possible? Picture taken on April 26th 2009, Hagen, Germany, alder marshland, 175msm, flower: Cardamine spec.
Best regards, Josef

Edited by Josef Buecker on 26-04-2009 20:31

Posted by Andre on 28-04-2009 14:58

Maybe a male Ch. velutina. Not sure though..

Posted by Josef Buecker on 28-04-2009 21:29

Hello Andre,
thank you for your help. I have this additional picture of the same individuum. Is it helpful for ID?
Best regards, Josef

Posted by Andre on 28-04-2009 22:10

I am mistaken... not velutina at all! Maybe it is vulpina, male.
Anyway, it's a difficult species, no certain ID possible I think.