Thread subject: Diptera.info :: A syrphid from Ecuador

Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 13-03-2007 20:01
#1
I learned that a friend of mine planned a trip to Ecuador and asked her to catch some insects for me. And she really did, with a single fly among them (she's not much of an insect collector yet...). Early March 2007, size ca. 8mm. I hope it's a common species...
Edited by Dmitry Gavryushin on 13-03-2007 20:02

Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 13-03-2007 20:03
#2
The face.

Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 13-03-2007 20:05
#3
And another view.

Posted by John Smit on 13-03-2007 20:17
#4
Copestylum, around 200 or so described species and another 2 - 300 undescribed..... So enjoy!

John

Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 14-03-2007 09:04
#5
Many thanks John.