Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Syrphus, Parasyrphus or Epistrophe

Posted by Andre Jas on 13-10-2006 18:38
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Hi syrphers,

I realize it's extremely difficult to ID this by photo, but please give it a try. Thanks.

Andr

Posted by Andre Jas on 13-10-2006 18:38
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Posted by Andre Jas on 13-10-2006 18:39
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Posted by Gerard Pennards on 13-10-2006 22:32
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Well Andr?,
I would say none of the three genera mentioned!Grin
This is the male of Dasysyrphus albostriatus, well recognised by the two white lines on the thorax!
Greetings, Gerard

Posted by Andre Jas on 13-10-2006 23:02
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Thank you Gerard, maybe I should buy that book that van Veen wrote? Is it any good? I don't know much about syrphs or any other family for that matter. That still is my problem: where do I find good ID-ing info on the different families? Not the right place for this discussion, I know.
Thanks again.
Andr