Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Unknown Syrphidae

Posted by Michael V on 28-04-2020 18:23
#1
Found: 28.Apr. 2020 Germany, Saxonia, forest near Leipzig

Hello,
have anybody a idea, what for a Syrphidae it is?
Thanks and Greeting
Michael

Posted by Sundew on 30-04-2020 16:15
#2
It is female Platycheirus, and as the rectangular spots on the abdomen seem rather grey-silvery than yellow and the front and middle legs are very yellow, P. albimanus would be my guess (compare https://www.flick...990848273/).
Regards, Sundew
Edited by Sundew on 30-04-2020 16:16

Posted by Michael V on 03-05-2020 16:41
#3
Hello Sundew,
Thank you for your help.
Best regards
Michael

Sundew wrote:
It is female Platycheirus, and as the rectangular spots on the abdomen seem rather grey-silvery than yellow and the front and middle legs are very yellow, P. albimanus would be my guess (compare https://www.flick...990848273/).
Regards, Sundew

Posted by Paul Beuk on 03-05-2020 17:11
#4
Ans what if I suggest P. scutatus?