Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Black Syrphidae

Posted by starling on 11-06-2006 00:32
#1

Hello,
Can you help me to identify this (i know) black Syrphidae
I've seen it in south Belgium to Virelles
Size : about 15 mm
I think Cheilosia sp
Thanks

Edited by starling on 11-06-2006 00:33

Posted by Zeegers on 11-06-2006 10:34
#2

Pic doesn't show

Theo

Posted by starling on 11-06-2006 11:44
#3

Sorry
www.hiboox.com/vignettes/2306/uxbvkvd.jpg
Click on the pic ;)

Edited by starling on 11-06-2006 11:45

Posted by John Smit on 11-06-2006 14:34
#4

Male Cheilosia albitarsis or C. ranunculi, impossible to tell from this picture.

John

Posted by starling on 11-06-2006 16:06
#5

Thank you for this information, John
Is it possible to know how can you say it's a male ?
(with the eyes ?)

Edited by starling on 11-06-2006 16:08

Posted by Paul Beuk on 11-06-2006 20:09
#6

Eyes touching in Syrphidae: allways male. :)

Posted by starling on 11-06-2006 21:27
#7

Thanks Paul,
That's what I thought.
;)