Thread subject: Diptera.info :: syrphid with violet wings

Posted by davenicholls on 19-05-2008 21:46
#1

Found this species at the weekend. I think it is a syrphid but I've not come across a species with such violet wings before. There were several around (southern England). Any help would be appreciated.

Posted by amalia_raluca on 19-05-2008 22:09
#2

this is a Platycheirus female...
Amalia

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 19-05-2008 22:18
#3

With this purple sheen, Pyrophaena (=Platycheirus) rosarum I think.

Posted by amalia_raluca on 19-05-2008 22:24
#4

well...I think Stephane is right:)B)

Posted by davenicholls on 20-05-2008 23:55
#5

Many thanks to you both.