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Syrphidae from Nepal
ViktorNebenfuehr
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Posted on 24-12-2025 12:02
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 The specimen was found hovering/ circling a large rotten tree, then getting closer to the trunk and landing directly at a hole in the tree.
18.10.2025 - Nepal, 1.5km NE of Swanta village (~5km N of Ghorepani), Alt. 2450m, exposure NE, in dense suptropical forest.
I am not farmiliar with syrphids - but I would be interested, what this could be, as I really could not find anything similar.
Thank you!
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Edited by ViktorNebenfuehr on 24-12-2025 12:10
 
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 A member of the Milesiini?
 
eklans
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 The wing venation and habitus points to Milesia sp.
Greetings, Eric
 
ViktorNebenfuehr
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 Thank you!
 
Zeegers
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 Check the proboscis (first pic) !

Theo
 
eklans
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 Proboscis look like Bomblyidae or Nemestrinidae - but the antennae/wings do not match?
Or do you think of another family?
Edited by eklans on 28-12-2025 16:36
Greetings, Eric
 
Zeegers
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 Lycastris

Theo
 
ViktorNebenfuehr
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 Oh, yes! This seems to be it! Many thanks!
 
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