Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Unknown Diptera

Posted by Segin on 30-11-2009 20:46
#1

I found this insect in a forest in Switzerland on July, 25. The size of the insect is about 8 mm.
Is it possible to identify this insect from this perspective.
Thanks a lot.

Urs

Posted by brundlefly on 30-11-2009 20:47
#2

Syrphidae?

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 30-11-2009 20:54
#3

Syrphidae indeed, Paragus sp.

Posted by Andre on 02-12-2009 12:52
#4

Interesting specimen... not collected I guess?

Posted by Segin on 03-12-2009 21:01
#5

No, just photographed.

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 03-12-2009 23:20
#6

Female Paragus albifrons/ pecchiolii, not distinguishable from each other...
Greetings