Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Epistrophe from N Spain to ID, please -> Epistrophe eligans var. trifasciata

Posted by Marian on 14-09-2011 09:33
#1
Hi, Syrphid-lovers! Smile

Here I have an Epistrophe but I have no idea which species it is. Any suggestion?

The picture was taken in Oviedo outskirts, N Spain, in May this year.

Any kind of help will be highly appreciated. Smile

Cheers!
Edited by Marian on 14-09-2011 21:32

Posted by Marian on 14-09-2011 09:35
#2
Another view, showing legs and antenae (just in case those help)

Posted by Andre on 14-09-2011 21:06
#3
This is Epistrophe eligans var. trifasciata. Most of the Iberian specimens of E. eligans belong to this variety.
This variety has many many times been mis-identified on the peninsula!

Posted by Marian on 14-09-2011 21:31
#4
Thanks a million, André!!! Smile

More doubts about syrphids coming soon! Wink

Cheers!