Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Unknown Syrphid, C Spain

Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 15-09-2011 21:30
#1
I am sure this has to be a melanistic form of something common, but I am utterly lost. Thanks to anybody that can help me to ID it!

Taken in the outskirts of Madrid on the 24th April 2011.

Posted by Andre on 15-09-2011 22:08
#2
Looks a lot like the rare species Meligramma cingulata? Do you have a frontal view (face) to fully exclude a dark M. auricollis? And/or any other angles?

Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 15-09-2011 22:20
#3
Unfortunately, this is the only shot I have. It was awfully windy and it was a miracle to get this one reasonably in focus Angry

But it is very interesting what you said about Meliscaeva auricollis. There were a few specimens of Meliscaeva auricollis exactly in the same spot. I think this solves the mystery Wink

Thanks so much for the millionth time, André!! Smile

Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 15-09-2011 22:21
#4
PD: The only thing that puzzles me is the hairy abdomen.
Edited by Piluca_Alvarez on 15-09-2011 22:22