Posted by Michael Becker on 19-08-2008 21:22
#1
Hello,
I found this fly in a forest near Cologne in June. In the gallery I found several species with such dark red abdomen, which I am not able to distinguish. What is it?
Thanks,
Michael
P.S. Lenght: perhaps a bit more than 1cm.
Edited by Michael Becker on 20-08-2008 21:07
Posted by amalia_raluca on 19-08-2008 22:17
#2
is a Xilota sp....tomorrow I will check the species level..or someone will answer u before
Amalia
Posted by Gerard Pennards on 19-08-2008 23:06
#3
Not Xylota, it's a male of Chalcosyrphus piger!
Nice find.
Greetings
Posted by Michael Becker on 20-08-2008 21:04
#4
Thank you for your answers.
Really a nice fley, also in reality.
Michael