Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Epistrophe diaphana? --> E. melanostoma

Posted by Reimund Ley on 29-11-2014 13:25
#1
hello,

is my ID correct, is this Epistrophe diaphana? about 10 mm.
foto: BRD, Oer Erkenschwick, 21. 5. 2012, 100 m, by Angelika/Reimund Ley


best regards

Angelika und Reimund
Edited by Reimund Ley on 03-12-2014 13:52

Posted by Ectemnius on 02-12-2014 18:14
#2
Hello Reimund,

E. diaphana has almost golden glow about it and the antennae entirely black. it usually flies in June, not may. For reference see: https://c1.static...665b_z.jpg

The yellow antennae and yellow haired scutellum should make this. E. melanostoma.

Greetings,

Ectemnius

Posted by Reimund Ley on 03-12-2014 13:52
#3
hello Ectemnius,

thanks for your contermination,
We see the different between E. diaphana and E. melanostoma.

best wishes


Angelika und Reimund