Thread subject: Diptera.info :: ID, Lapposyrphus lapponicus?

Posted by Juergen G on 20-07-2014 18:55
#1
Is this fly properly diagnosed?
Location: Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Krefeld, Fallow land in KR-Elfrather.
Date: 16.07.2014
Thanks.

Jürgen

Posted by Ectemnius on 29-10-2014 17:55
#2
Hello Juergen,

Although the vein seems to be a little curved that is not enough. The abdominal markings are aberrant as is the markings on the head. For a Eupeodes (Lapposyrphus) lapponicus. See http://www.dipter...to_id=2525
This seems to be Eupeodes corollae, female.

Greetings,

Ectemnius