Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chrysogaster for ID, C Spain
#1
I thought I was shooting an Ulidia when I took the picture, but once at home I realised the venation doens't match. Can it be a Syrphid? Cheilosia, perhaps? I am puzzled. Thanks in advance for any help.
Taken in the mountains of Madrid on the 21rst may 2011.
#3
No I think it's not a Syrphidae.
Posted by
Sundew on 07-06-2011 21:29
#4
Looks like a female of
Chrysogaster (Syrphidae). However, the only species I know,
C. solstitialis, has darkened wings. So we need the help of Syrphid experts.
#5
Thanks a lot to you both for your input! Lets wait for the experts now!
Posted by
Andre on 14-06-2011 14:41
#6
From how I can see it, it seems to have black antennae. That would make it a
Melanogaster. It probably is
M. hirtella.
#7
OMG! I didn't pay attention to the antennae. Does the female
Melanogaster hirtella have that peculiar wrinkled frons like
Chrysogaster solstitialis? I cannot find any pictures where I can see that feature.
And thanks once more, Andre! Hope you got loads of interesting syrphids in Portugal
Posted by
Sundew on 17-06-2011 00:29
#8
There are photos of female
Melanogaster that show a wrinkled frons! Look here:
http://www.flickr...0559346/#/
. A click on the image brings you to a selection of higher magnifications.
Edited by
Sundew on 17-06-2011 00:40
Posted by
Andre on 17-06-2011 17:30
#9
Piluca_Alvarez wrote:
OMG! I didn't pay attention to the antennae. Does the female
Melanogaster hirtella have that peculiar wrinkled frons like
Chrysogaster solstitialis? I cannot find any pictures where I can see that feature.
And thanks once more, Andre! Hope you got loads of interesting syrphids in Portugal
Yes, it was quite interesting indeed, with several new species for the fauna again and some nice additions too.
Posted by
Andre on 17-06-2011 17:32
#10
PS: go back and collect some, males and females, please. Kill them in the freezer and send them. It can be quite interesting