Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Scaeva pyrastri

Posted by Rui Andrade on 22-02-2008 22:32
#1

I found this at Mindelo's ornithological reserve (near Oporto). I think it's Scaeva pyrastri but if you can confirm it and why, I would be grateful.

date: 22/02/2008

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Edited by Rui Andrade on 26-02-2008 00:22

Posted by dipdip on 22-02-2008 23:52
#2

The simple answer is: S. pyrasti because the spots are oblique und more or less white.
Maybe the experts will tell you more.

Posted by Andre on 25-02-2008 01:14
#3

It's the correct ID :)

Posted by Rui Andrade on 26-02-2008 00:16
#4

Thank you dipdip and Andre:)

PS: sorry for taking so long to reply