Thread subject: Diptera.info :: --> Episyrphus balteatus (dark)
Posted by Joerg Schneider on 06-09-2024 00:31
#1
ID please! University grounds in Inverness, Scotland, UK, 8-10mm. Thank you for your help, Jörg
Edited by Joerg Schneider on 06-09-2024 08:08
Posted by Joerg Schneider on 06-09-2024 00:31
#2
Different view
Posted by Joerg Schneider on 06-09-2024 00:32
#3
Different view
Posted by Joerg Schneider on 06-09-2024 00:32
#4
Different view
Posted by Juergen Peters on 06-09-2024 02:54
#5
A dark
Episyrphus balteatus.
Posted by Joerg Schneider on 06-09-2024 08:07
#6
Thank you, Jürgen - I never saw one like this before! On the other hand, the place was full of the “normally” colored form.
Posted by Juergen Peters on 06-09-2024 21:53
#7
Dark specimens often experienced cold conditions during their larval or pupal development. Also gynanders are often very dark.