Thread subject: Diptera.info :: ID on norwegian hoverfly?

Posted by ThorEH on 25-04-2008 20:49
#1
Have tried to ID this fly, but isn't getting any smarter...

The pic is taken 24.april 2008 - on the south-west coast of Norway. It was found at nighttime "perching" in a tree.. It's about 20mm in length

farm3.static.flickr.com/2251/2438708103_b2fa5beb24.jpg

for larger version :

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2251/2438708103_22b208fb3a_o.jpg

Regards,

Thor H?konsen, Norway

Posted by Paul Beuk on 25-04-2008 20:51
#2
Eristalis. Is it pertinax?

Posted by Zeegers on 26-04-2008 09:40
#3
looks like it.

Theo

Posted by ThorEH on 26-04-2008 11:03
#4
Thank you very much guys !

Always nice to have some experts to help :)

regards,

Thor H?konsen, Norway