Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Xanthogramma dives, male

Posted by gerold on 17-05-2021 14:06
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Germany, Baden-Württemberg, district Karlsruhe, Karlsbad-Spielberg, ca. 10 - 12 mm, 340 m, in a garden, found date 16.05.2021, Xanthogramma pedissequum, male? Thanks, Gerold Franke

Edited by gerold on 17-05-2021 14:56

Posted by gerold on 17-05-2021 14:07
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Edited by gerold on 17-05-2021 14:08

Posted by Sundew on 17-05-2021 14:26
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No, the darkened wing tips and the dark hind legs make this male X. dives (compare https://www.insek...x?id=66089). A good lateral view of the thorax showing the arrangement of yellow patches would confirm the ID (see https://www.resea..._Syrphidae p. 30), but I think we are safe with X. dives.
Regards, Sundew

Posted by gerold on 17-05-2021 14:49
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thank you very much for the good help