Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Melanostoma scalare?
Posted by Tony Towner on 24-04-2008 21:55
#1
There has been several of these Hoverflies on my Forget-Me-Nots just recently.
It is difficult to see the orientation of the triangular spots of this species.
Could the identification be confirmed please?
Regards Tony.
UK, Reading.
Edited by Tony Towner on 24-04-2008 21:59
Posted by kitenet on 25-04-2008 23:13
#2
Hi Tony,
Can't quite see enough of the markings and legs to be sure, but from what I can see I wonder if this is a
Platycheirus rather than
Melanostoma?
Martin
Posted by Jan HC Velterop on 27-04-2008 17:44
#3
Hi, this fly has for my eyes some bluish look. The fore tibia is vague but definitely broadened. I would not be surprised bij Platycheirus albimanus, but I am not feeling sure. Jan H.C.Velterop.
Posted by Tony Towner on 29-04-2008 17:32
#4
I have found a dead specimen indoors.
Does this confirm Platycheirus albimanus?
Tony.
Posted by Tony Towner on 29-04-2008 21:35
#5
Here is another picture that might help.
Tony.
Posted by Gerard Pennards on 29-04-2008 22:06
#6
Last two pictures are for sure Platycheirus albimanus females, and your first picture seems indeed to be the male of that species!
greetings