Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Syrphidae with red abdomen -> Paragus sp.

Posted by dror on 05-06-2017 21:43
#1

Taken in Jerusalem on 4 June 2017. There are at least 3 species that are similar and I can't decide which it is.
Thanks,
-- Dror

Edited by dror on 13-06-2017 13:11

Posted by dror on 05-06-2017 21:45
#2

Another picture of the bottom one after they finished their business.

Posted by Guenter on 13-06-2017 13:01
#3

Paragus sp.

Posted by dror on 13-06-2017 13:12
#4

Thanks!
Can anyone say something about the species?
All the best,
-- Dror

Posted by Dukegraffio on 14-06-2017 14:30
#5

The distinction between these three very similar species is certain only after analysis of male genitalia.
Frown