Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Which Chrysotoxum sp.? --> Chrysotoxum arcuatum

Posted by Bernd Rottenburger on 27-04-2024 06:29
#1
Spotted on 26.04.2024 in Germany Baden Württemberg on a meadow at the edge of the forest (550 m above sea level) Which one is it?

Thank you very much and best regards
Bernd
Edited by Bernd Rottenburger on 27-04-2024 12:16

Posted by Bernd Rottenburger on 27-04-2024 06:30
#2
Bild 2

Posted by eklans on 27-04-2024 10:56
#3
Hello Bernd, usally we need a good view of the antenna but in this case I'm pretty sure it's a female Chrysotoxum arcuatum - see the short and broad abdomen!

Posted by Bernd Rottenburger on 27-04-2024 12:15
#4
Hi Eric

Thank you very much for the identification.

Best regards,
Bernd