Posted by BeJoCo on 13-07-2026 13:20
#1
Hello everyone!
Is this identification correct?
Another question:
Is
Chrysotoxum festivum the same as
Chrysotoxum arcuatum? Is one a synonym for the other?
Size: over 10 mm
Date found: 8 July 2026
Habitat: Field track between agricultural fields
Location: Nürnberger Land district, approx. 370 m a.s.l., ( 49.49713, 11.32794 )
Posted by eklans on 13-07-2026 16:16
#4
Servus Bernd,
C. festivum is correct and it's a female.
C. arcuatum is a different species with a broad, convex and hairy abdomen
Posted by BeJoCo on 13-07-2026 16:29
#5
Servus Eric,
thank you very much for your identification.
I came across information online suggesting that the two species might be the same. It struck me as a bit odd right away. Thanks for clarifying that as well.