Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Which Didea?

Posted by Juergen Peters on 15-09-2008 19:14
#1

Hello!

This was the largest Didea male I have ever seen, about the size of a Myathropa florea. It was sunbathing on leaves at a forest clearing on September-11 (northwest Germany). Is it Didea fasciata?

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Posted by Juergen Peters on 15-09-2008 19:14
#2

Another picture.

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 15-09-2008 20:57
#3

Yes, Didea fasciata.

Posted by Juergen Peters on 15-09-2008 21:47
#4

Stephane Lebrun wrote:
Yes, Didea fasciata.


Thanks a lot, Stephane!