Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Cheilosia sp.

Posted by Margarita Auer on 23-01-2010 18:59
#1
Dear members,

Belongs this fly to the genus Cheilosia?
Size was 8 mm.
Photo 16.4. 09 garden in Lower Austria, near and in the northwest of Vienna.

Thank You

Margarita Auer

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 23-01-2010 19:12
#2
Yep, it's the female of Cheilosia caerulescens, often seen in gardens were the female lays her eggs in plants like
Sempervivum arachnoideum, S. montanum en S. tectorum. Others mentioned are Geum montanum, Solidago virgaurea en Tussilago farfara.
Greetings
Edited by Gerard Pennards on 23-01-2010 19:19

Posted by Margarita Auer on 23-01-2010 22:59
#3
Thanks a lot for all Your informations and the determination.
I can offer Solidago virgaurea in my garden.

Best regards

Margarita