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Diptera.info :: Mysterious fly --> Xylota sp.
Posted by
Konrad Seipelt
on 22-10-2013 08:53
#1
Hello,
is an ID possible? In June and July 2013 I found several specimen.
Location: Germany, east of Nordrhein-Westfalen, on edge of a deciduous forest, 250 msm, size about 7 mm, photos on 08.06.2013.
Regards, Konrad
Edited by
Konrad Seipelt
on 23-10-2013 18:00
Posted by
Konrad Seipelt
on 22-10-2013 08:54
#2
# 2
Posted by
Paul Beuk
on 22-10-2013 10:19
#3
Chalcosyrphus nemorum
?
Posted by
Konrad Seipelt
on 22-10-2013 17:58
#4
Hello Paul,
thank you very much for the determination.
Best regards, Konrad
Posted by
Gerard Pennards
on 22-10-2013 22:31
#5
Nope, not Chalcosyrphus nemorum. Abdomen is to long and slender, and femora 3 is not thick enough. This is a male Xylota sp.
Posted by
Konrad Seipelt
on 23-10-2013 16:58
#6
Hello Gerard,
thank you very much for the corrected determination. I will correct my archives also.
Best regards, Konrad