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Posted by Johane on 30-09-2018 13:25

Is it possible to identify?

Edited by Johane on 04-10-2018 18:20

Posted by Johane on 30-09-2018 13:25

2nd

Posted by Johane on 30-09-2018 13:26

3rd pic

Posted by Johane on 30-09-2018 13:26

4th

Edited by Johane on 30-09-2018 13:27

Posted by helge on 30-09-2018 20:25

Hi,

it is a female of the genus Anasimyia, maybe A. cf. interpuncta??
cheers, Helge

Posted by Johane on 02-10-2018 20:47

Thanks Helge! But I thought Anasimyia had yellow antennae?

Posted by Ectemnius on 02-10-2018 21:16

Hello Johane & Helge,

It certainly not Anasimyia because the face has a black stripe. It is indeed a Helophilus.
Its either H. hybridus or affinis. There seem to be yellow bands at the hind margin of tergite 3 and 4. That would indicate H. hybridus. However the fore tarsi is quite yellow, indicative of H. affinis. Besides the entirely black hind femora also seem to indicate this species.

For certain I'd need to see the specimen.

Kind regards,

Ectemnius

Posted by helge on 02-10-2018 23:00

oh, sry...

Posted by Johane on 04-10-2018 18:20

I didn't collect this fly so I guess we won't get any further.
Thanks for your help! :-)