Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Brachypalpus valgus?
Posted by Andreas Haselboeck on 07-04-2009 21:08
#1
Hello,
today I found this fly near Frankfurt/Main (Germany) on an old apple tree.
Is this Brachypalpus valgus or an other species?
Best regards
Andreas
Posted by Andreas Haselboeck on 07-04-2009 21:09
#2
Another picture
Posted by Andreas Haselboeck on 07-04-2009 21:10
#3
Another picture
Posted by romunov on 08-04-2009 20:09
#4
This one kind of reminds me of Bombyliidae. :o
Posted by zhengxialin on 10-04-2009 03:56
#5
Yes, it's Bombyliidae. They are commonly found on flowers. They are fuzzy bodied flies that feed on nectar.
Posted by caliprobola on 10-04-2009 06:42
#6
The first pictures are certainly Brachypalpus (Syrphidae) and certainly not Bombyliidae. It looks like B. valgus to me but i have no experience with the genus.
Posted by romunov on 10-04-2009 07:59
#7
Disguise works! :D
Posted by caliprobola on 10-04-2009 11:06
#8
Well, both are bee mimics...
Posted by romunov on 12-04-2009 13:33
#9
Perhaps Brachypalpus mimics Bombyliidae to ward of potential hoverfly enthusiast. :)
Posted by Andreas Haselboeck on 12-04-2009 21:30
#10
Hello romunov, Hello zhengxialin,
I never doubted that it is Syrphidae - Brachypalpus. Bombyliidae has totally other wings and antennas. Thanks for trying an ID.
Hello caliprobola,
Thank you for confirming Brachypalpus und your assessment of B. valgus.
Regards,
Andreas