Thread subject: Diptera.info :: help please: what is this?

Posted by MikeP on 18-04-2020 17:51
#1
Sorry, but I do not have an idea where this fly belongs to.
Found today, 18.4.2020, near Vienna, Austria
Observed very territorial behaviour of this fly, chasing away several of the same species.

Any hints appreciated...

Posted by MikeP on 18-04-2020 17:52
#2
second image…

Posted by Juergen Peters on 18-04-2020 18:47
#3
Hi,

a male Brachyopa, Syrphidae.

Posted by MikeP on 18-04-2020 19:13
#4
Perfect!
Thank you very much, Juergen!



Posted by Waldgeist on 18-04-2020 19:13
#5
Where in Vienna did you find it?