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Melanostoma scalare?
Tony Towner
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Posted on 24-04-2008 21:55
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There has been several of these Hoverflies on my Forget-Me-Nots just recently.

It is difficult to see the orientation of the triangular spots of this species.

Could the identification be confirmed please?

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Hi Tony,

Can't quite see enough of the markings and legs to be sure, but from what I can see I wonder if this is a Platycheirus rather than Melanostoma?

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Jan HC Velterop
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Hi, this fly has for my eyes some bluish look. The fore tibia is vague but definitely broadened. I would not be surprised bij Platycheirus albimanus, but I am not feeling sure. Jan H.C.Velterop.
 
Tony Towner
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I have found a dead specimen indoors.

Does this confirm Platycheirus albimanus?

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Here is another picture that might help.

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Gerard Pennards
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Posted on 29-04-2008 22:06
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Last two pictures are for sure Platycheirus albimanus females, and your first picture seems indeed to be the male of that species!
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