Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Senaspis Lower Zambezi.

Posted by Will van Niekerk on 26-02-2016 12:27
#1
Fairly sure this largeish (12-15mm?) hoverfly is Senaspis, not sure which.

In weedy growth (mostly blackjacks) at the edge of hippo-cropped lawn on the Zambian banks of Zambezi, near confluence with Kafue, Lusaka Province, Zambia.

Posted by Will van Niekerk on 26-02-2016 12:27
#2
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Posted by Gerard Pennards on 27-02-2016 12:46
#3
Yes, its a male Senaspis sp., could be S. melanthysana or close, but that's a guess....

Posted by Will van Niekerk on 27-02-2016 19:16
#4
Thanks for confirmation of genus, and I'm sure your guess will provide a solid starting point if I get around to chasing this one any further.

Posted by Valentin Nidergas on 16-04-2016 19:39
#5
It is common in this region ? Is it possible to send me some specimen to try to identify it easier ?

Posted by Will van Niekerk on 28-08-2016 19:51
#6
Hi, sorry for delayed response. I've only seen them in the one spot, but they were fairly numerous. If I'm back there and see more, I'll try to nab one for you.