Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Another Dark Syrphid<Melanogaster hirtella (F) ID'd by Caliprobola

Posted by Roger Thomason on 12-06-2009 17:15
#1
Found this little lady in the garden this morning. Size 10-12mm...Anyone put a name to her?
Edited by Roger Thomason on 12-06-2009 22:20

Posted by Roger Thomason on 12-06-2009 17:15
#2
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Posted by tim worfolk on 12-06-2009 17:21
#3
I actually think I might know this one, it's a bit disguised by the pollen but I wonder if it's Chrysogaster solstitalis?

Tim

Posted by Roger Thomason on 12-06-2009 17:36
#4
Tim Worfolk wrote:
I actually think I might know this one, it's a bit disguised by the pollen but I wonder if it's Chrysogaster solstitalis?

Tim


Be nice if it were true...would be a first for Shetland Smile.

Anyone confirm?

Posted by tim worfolk on 12-06-2009 18:50
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In that case I suspect I'm being overambitious - second opinion definitely needed.

Tim

Posted by Lukasz Mielczarek on 12-06-2009 20:39
#6
Antennae are black, so it is Melanogaster

Posted by caliprobola on 12-06-2009 21:45
#7
indeed Melanogaster (cf. hirtella?)

Posted by Roger Thomason on 12-06-2009 22:17
#8
Thanks Guys(?)
Seems like I've found a partner for the one I posted earlier...thought it might be, but wasn't sure. I'll go with M.hirtella for this one and my previous post.

Regards Roger