Posted by Math on 31-08-2015 16:00
#1
Hi,
I found this hoverfly in Uppsala, Sweden. I think it might be a Ceriana, anyone who can confirm (and possibly have an idea of the species) or tell me what it really is?
Best Regards
Malin
Edited by Math on 01-09-2015 07:18
Posted by Sundew on 31-08-2015 23:57
#2
That is not a Syrphid (otherwise it would be in the wrong forum), it is a Conopid, a male
Conops. According to the key
http://home.hccne...enera.html I would vote for
C. quadrifasciatus or, perhaps,
C. ceriaeformis. In the first picture there seems to be a dark ring on the hind femora, but if it is just a shadow (the middle femora seem to lack it), the first name would be appropriate.
Regards, Sundew