Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Syrphidae, Sphecomyia vespiformis?

Posted by kurt on 01-07-2009 18:09
#1
I think that this 16-18 long fly is a Sphecomyia vespiformis but I can not find any pictures on internet that confirms my suggestion.

Photo from Hållsjön, Ångermanland, Sweden 62.56N 17.47 E 26 june 2009

Thanks for your help in advance

Regards

Kurt Holmqvist

Posted by kurt on 01-07-2009 18:10
#2
Second picture

Posted by kurt on 01-07-2009 18:11
#3
Third shot

Posted by Andre on 03-07-2009 08:44
#4
Indeed, Sphecomyia vespiforme it is! So, now we have this species for the Syrphidae gallery! Grin
Great species, isn't it..
You will find good pics of this species in the Finnish hoverflies book!

Posted by kurt on 03-07-2009 19:31
#5
Thanks for the confirmation Andre.
I have already sent pictures for Gallery

Kurt Holmqvist

Posted by conopid on 03-07-2009 22:34
#6
If only we had this in the UK Sad

Posted by Andre on 04-07-2009 12:01
#7
UK has lots of other great stuff!

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 04-07-2009 12:03
#8
what a beauty!! I never seen this one in Portugal. Maybe this is a Northern species Pfft

Posted by kurt on 04-07-2009 18:13
#9
Yes, it was a beauty but only basking in the shadows.

I think it could be between 5-10 observations in Sweden of this more easterly species.

Kurt Holmqvist