Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Eristalis - unusual pic -> interrupta courtship

Posted by brigitteu on 03-10-2010 00:32
#1
Hi

this summer I found several times this situation: severeal males flying over a female.

Kind regards, Brigitte
Edited by brigitteu on 03-10-2010 20:57

Posted by pierred on 03-10-2010 07:54
#2
Hello,

This is a classical courtship flight of male Eristalis interrupta over a female. It is less frequent to see two males and still less frequent to get a good picture of it.

Posted by brigitteu on 03-10-2010 20:54
#3
Thank you very much, Pierre - For ID and informations.
Best Regards, Brigitte

PS: one more pic with female from ahead . . .