Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Syrphus fly?

Posted by Alvesgaspar on 09-09-2007 18:39
#1
I'm not sure about this syrphid. At first sight it looks like a Syrphus sp. or a Eristalis sp. It is about 15 mm long.

Thanks for the help,

Joaquim Gaspar
Lisboa

Posted by Alvesgaspar on 09-09-2007 18:41
#2
Here is a new picture

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 09-09-2007 18:49
#3
Myathropa florea. Pattern on thorax very distinctive.

Greetings.

Posted by Alvesgaspar on 09-09-2007 19:16
#4
Merci bien, Sthepane.

Joaquim

Posted by Iolaire on 09-09-2007 20:37
#5
I totally agree with Stephane, but I?ve never seen this species with such orangy colouring. Is this the true colour or is there something wrong with my screen..Shock

Posted by Juergen Peters on 09-09-2007 20:55
#6
Hello!

Iolaire wrote:
I totally agree with Stephane, but I?ve never seen this species with such orangy colouring. Is this the true colour or is there something wrong with my screen..Shock


Such orange specimens make about 2-5% here in my region (Ostwestfalen/Germany). Some also have a different striping:

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