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 Eristalis similis? Norway
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| Leif G |
Posted on 28-06-2011 18:38
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Photographed South west Norway, June 25th. Could someone confirm or correct my ID (Eristalis pseudorupium) please? The date of flying would maybe suggest this species? Thanks! Leif Leif G attached the following image:  [28.26Kb] Edited by Leif G on 29-06-2011 13:51 |
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| Stephane Lebrun |
Posted on 28-06-2011 20:36
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 Member Location: Le Havre, France Posts: 8248 Joined: 03.03.07 |
I'd say Eristalis similis.
Stephane. |
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| Leif G |
Posted on 28-06-2011 21:45
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Ok.....!? I didn't dare to consider similis. This is an extremely rare species in Norway. I think not more than two or three records the last ten years. Could you please write a few words why this could be similis? Thanks! Leif |
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| Stephane Lebrun |
Posted on 30-06-2011 20:43
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Member Location: Le Havre, France Posts: 8248 Joined: 03.03.07 |
The long pterostigma is a character of this species, and it seems rather long on your specimen. Also the rather dark abdomen and overall appearance match E. similis, but I wouldn't make a definite ID from this only picture.
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| Leif G |
Posted on 30-06-2011 21:00
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Thanks for this information Stephane! We have a couple of specialists in Norway. I might ask them also. If I do so and get a reply, I'll publish the result here. I hope you are right, it would be an excellent find. Leif |
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