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Chrysotoxum? => Chrysotoxum lessonae
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Posted on 03-11-2025 20:25
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 Hello everyone!

This fly I found in a vineyaed. Could be Chr. lessonae?

Length: 10 mm, may be a little more
Date of found: October 31, 2025
Habitat: edge of a vineyard on taraxacum sp.
Place of found: near Staufen/Breisgau
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 The 3rd antennal segment should be longer than 1st and 2nd for lessonae - can you check this on your original photo?
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 Hello Eric,
thanks for your answer.
If I understand right, it's Chr. lessonae. Or?
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 Hello Bernd, in addition to the dark edges of the wings, pattern of scutellum and abdomen: C. lessonae is correct for me.
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 Thank you very much, Eric.
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