Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Volucella inanis, Sweden

Posted by morfa on 28-08-2008 10:43
#1

Location: Stockholm, Sweden (August 1, 2008)

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I'm thinking Volucella inanis ? what do you think?

Thanks,

//John

Edited by morfa on 29-08-2008 00:07

Posted by conopid on 28-08-2008 21:34
#2

The markings on the first abdominal tergite look yellow, so yes inanis

Posted by morfa on 29-08-2008 00:06
#3

Many thanks Nigel!

Just to be on the safe side I'll attach another photo where the abdominal tergites are more more visible.

//John

Edited by morfa on 29-08-2008 00:07

Posted by amalia_raluca on 29-08-2008 07:35
#4

it is indeed inanis, but the characteristic is the yellow first sternite
very nice pics
Amalia

Posted by morfa on 29-08-2008 08:17
#5

I see, thanks for confirming Amalia!

//John

Posted by morfa on 29-08-2008 08:23
#6

I see, thanks for confirming Amalia!

//John