Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Syrphidae CZ - Temnostoma bombylans

Posted by Miroslav Fiala on 07-06-2009 19:41
#1
Please, help with determination.
NPR Žebracka, Moravia, The Czech Republic
found on 2.6.2009, body lenght about 15 mm
Edited by Miroslav Fiala on 09-06-2009 04:25

Posted by Miroslav Fiala on 07-06-2009 19:42
#2
2th

Posted by Andre on 07-06-2009 19:48
#3
You caught the beautiful wasp-mimic Temnostoma bombylans. A female, using her front legs as 'antennae' Smile

Posted by caliprobola on 07-06-2009 21:13
#4
One of the things that really got me clinched to syrphids. Temnostoma's even mimicing wasps in their behaviour!
I think the first time i saw them do it, the only thing that went through my mind for the next few hours was "waaaaaw!!!"
Smile

Posted by Miroslav Fiala on 08-06-2009 13:16
#5
Many thanks ..., its really beautiful Smile

Posted by Andre on 08-06-2009 19:26
#6
At least 3 other perfect wasp-mimics are flying at the moment as well: Doros profuges, Ceriana conopsoides and Temnostoma vespiforme...