Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Pipiza noctiluca?? Thanks Paul...

Posted by nick upton on 05-05-2010 09:00
#1
Can anyone confirm that this is a Stratiomyid and suggest what genus/ species it is. Maybe a Beris sp?

Wiltshire, southwest UK 4.5.2010
Edited by nick upton on 08-05-2010 14:10

Posted by Paul Beuk on 05-05-2010 09:16
#2
Syrphidae, Pipiza(-ish)

Posted by nick upton on 05-05-2010 09:38
#3
Many thanks Paul. Can't believe how varied Syrphidae are and it didn't hang around long enough to get many clear shots. Will re-post this in the Syrphid section and see if anyone can say more precisely what it is. Pipiza bimaculata looks the closest form online photos based on the extent of white markings on abdomens of males and wing pattering, but I don't know how reliable/variable these characters are.
Edited by nick upton on 06-05-2010 09:47

Posted by nick upton on 08-05-2010 14:10
#4
I've been informed by a knowledgeable correspondent on the Hoverfly Recording Scheme site that this is more likely (but not certainly..) to be P. noctiluca as the front and middle legs have some yellow on, while P. bimaculatus has all black legs.

Posted by nick upton on 12-05-2010 22:24
#5
A better photo, with clearer leg colours. Maybe P.noctiluca.

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 13-05-2010 10:54
#6
Probably, but never sure from a picture...
Greetings

Posted by nick upton on 13-05-2010 11:55
#7
OK, many thanks. Just as I thought. A UK expert is helping to confirm ID on my Pipizas as they aren't well recorded where I live, so I may know for sure soon.