Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Determination of two flies
Posted by Volker on 03-06-2008 17:48
#1
Hello
Who determines me the two flies?
thx Volker
Posted by Kahis on 03-06-2008 18:20
#2
The second one is
Laphria flava, a robberfly (Asilidae).
The first one is a syrphid - a hoverfly - but one unknown to me. Genus
Mesembrius?
Posted by Gerard Pennards on 03-06-2008 18:37
#3
First one is a female Merodon, it resembles a bit merodon avidus, but that's not sure.
Where did you take the picture of this fly?
Greetings
Posted by Volker on 03-06-2008 18:52
#4
Hi Kahis and Gerard
Thanks for the determination!!
@Gerard
I photographed the picture of the Merodon spec. in Bexbach/Germany.
bye Volker
Edited by Volker on 03-06-2008 18:52
Posted by crex on 03-06-2008 20:43
#5
Very nice photos! Submit only one species per thread, please!