Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Dark colored Syprhidae USA 2010-IV-12

Posted by John Carr on 09-10-2012 22:18
#1
New Hampshire, USA April 12, 2010.

Posted by Roger Thomason on 09-10-2012 23:27
#2
Brachypalpus?

Guessing as usual. Frown

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 16-11-2012 22:30
#3
And wrong, as usual! Grin
Just kidding Rogaldine! Its a Chalcosyrphus species, but I'm not sure which one......
Edited by Gerard Pennards on 16-11-2012 22:31

Posted by John Carr on 17-11-2012 01:47
#4
I can't figure out species either. It does not match any of the Chalcosyrphus from Ontario.

http://www.canaco...yrphus.htm

Southern New Hampshire has similar climate to southern Ontario and is not far away. Most species in New Hampshire would also be found somewhere in Ontario.

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 18-11-2012 00:01
#5
Hmmm, if I would have to make a guess, I'd say metallifer.....

Posted by John Carr on 21-11-2012 23:35
#6
I'm confused because it seems to have pale bands (or large spots) on the abdomen, unlike most Chalcosyrphus.