Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Meliscaeva auricollis? --> M. cinctella

Posted by Juergen Peters on 18-07-2007 22:55
#1
Hello!

I'm not sure about this one (July-16, near forest, Ostwestfalen/Germany). Length 7-9 mm. Could it be Meliscaeva auricollis (male)? Thanks!
Edited by Juergen Peters on 19-07-2007 21:25

Posted by Juergen Peters on 18-07-2007 22:56
#2
And this one a female of the same species (same data)?

Posted by Susan R Walter on 19-07-2007 12:49
#3
Jurgen

They both look like females to me, and not auricollis, which I have not seen with complete bands like this. What about cinctella?

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 19-07-2007 19:36
#4
I agree with Susan.

Regards.

Posted by Juergen Peters on 19-07-2007 20:05
#5
Hello, Susan and Stephane!

Susan R Walter wrote:
What about cinctella?


I think you are right, thanks! I did rule out cinctella (which is abundant here) without taking a closer look at it, because I knew this species only with all orange bands - like the one below.
Edited by Juergen Peters on 19-07-2007 20:05