Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Syrphidae - probably Chrysogaster solstitialis

Posted by Ocellar view on 29-06-2017 09:50
#1
Found on 20. June 2017 near Kerzers, Switzerland, 437 m, on an Apiaceae flower.

Size: ca. 8 mm

Is it possible to determine this Syrphid? Maybe a Melanogaster sp.?

Kind regards,
Ov
Edited by Ocellar view on 04-07-2017 12:22

Posted by Ocellar view on 29-06-2017 09:51
#2
second image

Posted by treebeard on 29-06-2017 11:32
#3
I would say Chrysogaster solstitialis, because of collor

Posted by Ocellar view on 04-07-2017 12:21
#4
This seems to be a very likely candidate... Thanks, treebeard!

Best,
Ov