Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Syrphidae - no idea

Posted by Michael Stemmer on 28-11-2014 10:01
#1
This syrphidae is about 1 cm in length and I have no idea where to classify it.

Location: Germany, Rhineland-Palatinum, 53572 Unkel, river Rhine valley, dry and warm habitat (grapeyards), at night on light, 20. 03. 2014.

Thanks in advance,

Michael

Posted by Michael Stemmer on 28-11-2014 10:02
#2
Photo 2

Posted by Ectemnius on 02-12-2014 18:16
#3
Hello Michael,

The haired eyes give it away as Syrphus torvus. Certainly the spring specimens can be quite dark, like this one.

Greetings,

Ectemnius

Posted by Michael Stemmer on 03-12-2014 07:34
#4
Hello PM,

I never thought that this could be a Syrphus sp.

Thank you for identification,

Michael