Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Eristalis arbustorum

Posted by Sezima on 30-07-2013 21:40
#1
Good evening,

I am not sure if this one shot will be enough but could somebody please try to identify ? Captured on 13 July 2013, Southern Bohemia, Czech republic.

Thank you, David
Edited by Sezima on 10-08-2013 19:39

Posted by Sundew on 30-07-2013 22:16
#2
The arista seems to be feathery, so it should be a female of Eristalis arbustorum (compare http://www.dipter...d_id=55956). Unfortunately we cannot see if the apex of the middle tibia is darkened.
By the way, did you really capture it (in this case, why just one pic? Grin), or did you just take a photo?
Regards, Sundew

Posted by Sezima on 10-08-2013 19:32
#3
Thank you Sundew.

I did capture this one but taking a photo is not easy even in captivity :-) Generally, they do not like their photos taken :-)

David