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Which Chrysotoxum sp.? --> Chrysotoxum arcuatum
Bernd Rottenburger
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Posted on 27-04-2024 05:29
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Spotted on 26.04.2024 in Germany Baden Württemberg on a meadow at the edge of the forest (550 m above sea level) Which one is it?

Thank you very much and best regards
Bernd
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Hello Bernd, usally we need a good view of the antenna but in this case I'm pretty sure it's a female Chrysotoxum arcuatum - see the short and broad abdomen!
Greetings, Eric
 
Bernd Rottenburger
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Hi Eric

Thank you very much for the identification.

Best regards,
Bernd
 
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