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Lavendel
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Posted on 27-12-2009 13:30
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 Hi,

My guess Parasyrphus
Maastricht, forrest area, April 10th 2009
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 An other view
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Sandra
 
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 My guess is Syrphus torvus. Just on habitus. It's not a Parasyrphus, but a Syrphus.
 
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 The dull, rather than shiny thorax is a good clue to Syrphus, rather than Parasyrphus.
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 Thanks for your help Andre and Nigel, and for your extra information Nigel.
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