Posted by Cor Zonneveld on 10-06-2008 21:46
#1
At first I thought this to be a Syrphid, nut now I see it on photo I doubt that. I think I see a calypter, and the wing venation - as far as visible - seems not Syrphid-like. What family could this belong to?
Turkey, 30 May, ca 1000 m high, mid south. Wooded mountains.
Edited by Cor Zonneveld on 10-06-2008 21:46
Posted by Tony Irwin on 10-06-2008 22:06
#2
Looks like
Merodon, possibly
clavipes or
aberrans, but I'm not familiar with these species
Posted by Tony Irwin on 11-06-2008 20:35
#3
Cor - try changing the title to "Which Merodon?" to attract the syrphid experts. They should be able to help decide which species.
Posted by Gerard Pennards on 11-06-2008 20:44
#4
Unfortunately this is not such an easy task! :(
In Turkey there are 50 or so species of merodon, of which a lot are poorly known.
I know my Syrphs, but for this one I'd say female Merodon sp. :D
Btw, not clavipes, it's bigger and more robust with very thick hind femura!
Greetings
Edited by Gerard Pennards on 11-06-2008 20:45