Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Cheilosia? open wings - 09.05.2010

Posted by brigitteu on 10-12-2011 22:54
#1
Hi

is an ID possible because of the open wings?
any help would be appreciated.

Switzerland, near edge of wood and small wetland, 430 msm, 09.05.2010

Kind Regards, Brigitte

Posted by Ectemnius on 10-12-2011 23:14
#2
This is definitely a Cheilosia. The eyes seem to be bare and the legs entirely black. Important character then is whether the side of the facial knob is haired. This is most likely a member of the Antiqua group, if one uses Van Veens' key.

Greets Ectemnius

Posted by brigitteu on 11-12-2011 09:19
#3
Hi Ectemnius

Thanks a lot!

Kind regards, Brigitte

Posted by Andre on 24-12-2011 20:23
#4
I propose Cheilosia variabilis.

Posted by brigitteu on 23-04-2012 20:05
#5
Hi André

looking over my "older" posting I saw your answer :-)
Thanks for answering and ID!

Kind regards, brigitte