Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Which Syrphidae? - Platynochaetus sp.

Posted by Andreas Haselboeck on 31-03-2009 09:25
#1

Hello!
This fly was found on 20. March 2009 near Zaghuoan (Tunisia - very dry highlands).

Can someone help to identify this fly?

Regards
Andreas

Edited by Andreas Haselboeck on 31-03-2009 14:38

Posted by Andreas Haselboeck on 31-03-2009 09:26
#2

Another picture

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 31-03-2009 09:28
#3

Male Platynochaetus, probably setosus!
Greetings

Posted by Andreas Haselboeck on 31-03-2009 14:39
#4

Hello Gerard,
thank you very much for your help!

Regards
Andreas

Posted by SkyPlooM on 01-04-2009 08:43
#5

I think Platynochaetus setosus too.

I putted here some days ago some pics from this specie. I'm writting an article about it in my blog
http://mdm84.word...s-setosus/
It's in spanish, but if you don't understand, you can check the pics.

Greetings.

Edited by SkyPlooM on 01-04-2009 08:45

Posted by Andreas Haselboeck on 02-04-2009 10:40
#6

Hello SkyPlooM,
thanks for your answer!

Regards
Andreas