Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Brachypalpus valgus
Posted by
NakaRB on 24-10-2014 20:23
#1
Russia, Moscow region, 02.06.2012
Edited by
NakaRB on 28-10-2014 21:28
#2
Hello NakaRB,
This looks more like a Brachypalpus or Criorhina. To correctly identify I'd need to see a more lateral shot.
Greetings,
Ectemnius
Posted by
NakaRB on 28-10-2014 20:29
#3
Thank you! I have this photo only
So this will be an indefinite Syrphidae...
#4
Hello NakaRB,
Not entirely. With my collection at hand I'd say Brachypalpus valgus, male. Seeing that the dusting on my Czech specimen is exactly the same as seen in the photo. Also the hind femora and tibia are the same as my pinned specimen in dorsal vieuw.
Greetings,
Ectemnius
Posted by
NakaRB on 28-10-2014 21:27
#5
Thank you very much!
Posted by
NakaRB on 28-10-2014 21:32
#6
Ops, I just found another photo of this fly
May be it will help.
#7
Hello NakaRB,
Yes, that helps. Criorhina has a face that is extended downwards and slightly forwards. Brachypalpus, like shown in the photo does not have such a face.
Greetings,
Ectemnius
Posted by
NakaRB on 29-10-2014 20:42
#8
Thank you!