Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chrysotoxum sp.? Germany Konstanz

Posted by Thoma2008 on 01-05-2023 21:42
#1
Dear all,

Sorry, only a bad photo. She was flying here and there and rested only for seconds.

Is it a Chrysotoxum sp.?

Size: estimated (!) > 10 mm

Found at the edge of mixed beech forrest. 30th April 2023
Konstanz Germany Lake Constance area Position 47.692528 N, 9.177509E
480 m above sea level.

Best regareds,
Thomas
Edited by Thoma2008 on 01-05-2023 21:44

Posted by eklans on 02-05-2023 10:42
#2
Hello Thomas, male Chrysotoxum sp. is correct.

(better place these flies in the "Syrphidae" forum)

Posted by Thoma2008 on 02-05-2023 22:51
#3
Dear Eric
Thank you for your kind reply and your remark regaring the "Syrphidae" forum. I am new to this forum and therefore, I really appricate such help! Next time I will (hopefully) post it in the appropriate forum.
Best regards,
Thomas