Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Syrphid male

Posted by Sundew on 29-07-2008 23:14
#1

Hi,
Today I saw this Syrphid male licking aphid honey dew from a leaf. The abdomen pattern recalls a bit Melanostoma, but he was much bigger. ID help is greatly appreciated,
Sundew

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 29-07-2008 23:20
#2

Male Xanthandrus comtus. Graet find ! :)

Posted by Sundew on 30-07-2008 00:00
#3

Many thanks - that makes me proud! Why so great - is it a rare or peculiar species?

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 30-07-2008 07:15
#4

It is rather uncommun (at least in France), ans so peculiar indeed. :)