Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Fly from Hong Kong: a Microdontinae hover fly?

Posted by chickenold on 27-04-2013 16:10
#1

Photo taken today by my friend near a stream.
Is it a member of Syrphidae: Microdontinae?
Thanks!

Posted by Menno Reemer on 27-04-2013 19:37
#2

Yes. The relatively short antennae, stocky appearance, dentate scutellum and what is visible of wing venation suggest the genus Archimicrodon.