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Myopa vicaria ?
johan v
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Posted on 25-12-2023 08:33
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I found this species in Ticino, Switzerland. Date : 19-06-2023.
My preference is Myopa vicaria but I have doubts. Myopa testacea may also be a possibility.
A second opinion is welcome.

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Best regards
 
Zeegers
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Posted on 25-12-2023 18:14
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Vicaria is an early spring species with very hairy parafacial.
Testacea has thoracic dorsum all black.
So niether fit…..

Theo Zeegers
 
johan v
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Posted on 26-12-2023 11:53
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Zeegers wrote:
Vicaria is an early spring species with very hairy parafacial.
Testacea has thoracic dorsum all black.
So niether fit…..

Theo Zeegers


Ok. Thank you for your answer.
I don't know if it has enough hairs on thorax and abdomen for Myopa hirsuta.
 
Zeegers
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Posted on 28-12-2023 19:58
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No. Moreover, that is early soring as well.

Theo
 
johan v
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Posted on 29-12-2023 08:41
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Zeegers wrote:
No. Moreover, that is early soring as well.

Theo


The Myopa key, It's still hard for me.
I find some similarities for Myopa stigma and found an observation on the 22st of May, so that's close.
But it remains a bit of a gamble for me.
 
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