Thread subject: Diptera.info :: S. nitidifrons ?

Posted by Philippe moniotte on 14-05-2007 07:38
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Hello everyone,
Could this indeed be Syrphus nitidifrons, female? I have never seen it before,..
Size is approx 8 mm. H?ron (Cool April 29th
TIA
Philippe

Posted by Zeegers on 14-05-2007 08:28
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With a black nose, no, this can't be nitidifrons.
Why not Parasyrphus punctulatus or macularis ?


Theo Zeegers

Posted by Philippe moniotte on 14-05-2007 10:02
#3
Why not indeed ?Wink
More like punctulatus, I guess. More likely in terms of reported frequency in my area, anyway.
Thanks indeed for your help.

Philippe