Diptera.info

Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Greek Syrphid 03

Posted by Gordon on 05-07-2009 15:43

Lake side, Wetland Kerkini, Greece. Today - 05-July-2009 I looked through the gallery with no success. Sorry the bright sun has not improved the photo, or inclined the beast to be still, I had to shoot from a little distance.

Posted by Gordon on 05-07-2009 15:45

The other end.

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 05-07-2009 15:47

I think Eristalinus aeneus

Posted by Chris Webster on 05-07-2009 21:15

Eyes converge but don't touch, and are hairy in lower half, so a male Eristalinus sepulchralis?

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 05-07-2009 21:20

Male E. sepulchralis.
See the thoracic dorsum with greyish stripes. Tergites 2 and 3 shows a spot as well, not visible in aeneus...

Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 05-07-2009 21:21

Posted by Gordon on 06-07-2009 07:41

Thanks Guys,
I have photos of E. aeneus so I knew it wasn't that despite the spotty eyes.

Gordon