Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chrysogaster solstitialis?

Posted by Josef Buecker on 15-01-2012 21:33
#1
Hello Forum,
this should be a Syrphidae, not so? I think Chrysogaster solstitialis (male) shoiuld be right. What do you think? Hagen, NRW, Germany, on the flower of Anthriscus sylvestris, near beech forest, 150-200msm, May 24th 2011
Best regards, Josef
Edited by Josef Buecker on 15-01-2012 21:34

Posted by Menno Reemer on 18-01-2012 09:07
#2
Yes, in Nordrhein-Westfalen this is very likely to be C. solstitialis: blackish wings without yellow base, antenna orange, purple/bluish sheen on thorax (but watch out with such specimens in southern Europe, e.g. C. mediterraneus is very similar).

Posted by Josef Buecker on 21-01-2012 00:38
#3
Thank you Menno! Best wishes, Josef