Posted by Siegfried Rudolf on 28-04-2023 22:27
#1
Hello everyone,
I photographed this hoverfly yesterday in the Black Forest, south-west Germany. I estimate the size at 9 to 10 mm. Unfortunately I only have this view. I think it's a male of
Cheilosia variabilis, but I'm not sure. Can you help me?
Greetings Siggi
Edited by Siegfried Rudolf on 29-04-2023 17:29
Posted by Karsten Thomsen on 29-04-2023 14:57
#2
You could be right; the wings are relatively long and darkened, as one would expect. However, with few details on legs, face and antennae, it is difficult to be sure in this large genus.
Posted by Siegfried Rudolf on 29-04-2023 17:28
#3
Hi Karsten,
many thanks for your response. What irritated me the most was that the fourth tergit has a different color. I haven't seen that before. So I will write the name with a "cf."
Greetings, Siggi