Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bumblebee-like Syrphidae

Posted by Michael Becker on 09-07-2008 06:47
#1
Hello,

there are too many Syrphidae similar similar to this for me. What species (or genus) is this?

Thanks,
Michael

Posted by socrates on 09-07-2008 09:47
#2
Merodon

Posted by Michael Becker on 09-07-2008 21:15
#3
Thank you.

There seems to be only one very common species - Merodon equestris. With numerous varieties. Would it be too uncareful to label the pictures as Merodon equestris?

Michael

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 09-07-2008 21:39
#4
It would be unwise indeed, because it's Criorhina berberina.

Posted by Michael Becker on 10-07-2008 06:53
#5
Thank you both.

Michael