Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Epistrophe flava? -> melanostoma

Posted by dipdip on 11-05-2008 08:43
#1

Hello
there are no stripes on the thoracic dorsum, but isn't it E.flava anyway? On Acer campestre at Lake Thun CH 10.05.2008
Regards Maja

Edited by dipdip on 12-05-2008 12:58

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 11-05-2008 23:07
#2

Well, normally flava has yellow bands on the abdomen which are broader than in this one.
I would say more likely a female Epistrophe melanostoma.
Greetings

Posted by dipdip on 12-05-2008 13:02
#3

I had thought the face was to pale, but when you say melanostoma and with the help of photoshop I can make out the black mouth edge. Thank you for helping!
Maja