Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Eristalis cf. tenax

Posted by npisec on 18-10-2016 18:23
#1
Slovenia, kočevska, 370m, 16.10.2016

Can somebody identify it? Is it Eristalis tenax?

Regards,
Natalija
Edited by npisec on 18-10-2016 23:45

Posted by npisec on 18-10-2016 18:25
#2
2nd shot

Posted by npisec on 18-10-2016 18:27
#3
3rd shot

Posted by Sundew on 18-10-2016 22:32
#4
Most probably a female of E. tenax. What we see clearly: the arista bears very short hairs only, i.e., it is not feathery. Also well visible is the all-dark hind tibia that is curved and bears long hairs in the middle. Less recognizable are the two vertical bands of hairs on the eyes (if this character is seen, the species is obvious). Not visible is the broad, black, shining stripe on the face. Unfortunately you did not mention the size - E. tenax is a large species.
For the next Eristalis questions I recommend the site https://sites.goo.../eristalis and the key http://web.archiv...stkey.html Wink
Regards, Sundew

Posted by npisec on 18-10-2016 22:48
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Thank you Sundew for your detailed explanation and links Smile
It was cca 1,5 cm of size... Unfortunately I don't have any face shots.

Greetings from Slovenia,
Natalija