Thread subject: Diptera.info :: with reddish-black legs . . .

Posted by brigitteu on 12-10-2009 00:17
#1

From today, 11.10.09:
Switzerland, near Lake Zurich, 412 müM, balcony
Size: about 9 - 11 mm

Is it possible for ID? - female
Thanks a lot, Regards, Brigitte

Posted by brigitteu on 12-10-2009 00:17
#2

2

Posted by brigitteu on 12-10-2009 00:18
#3

3

Posted by Andre on 12-10-2009 10:17
#4

The eyes seem hairy, so that would make it Syrphus torvus, female, the autumn-generation.

Posted by brigitteu on 12-10-2009 21:02
#5

you are right - eyes with short hairs :-)

Posted by Andre on 13-10-2009 11:00
#6

I saw your website... you ARE a pro! :D

Posted by brigitteu on 13-10-2009 23:31
#7

NO pro :-)
some flowers still not makes a pro :-) photography is not my "main job" its a very very serious part of my live, that it is. I'm learning hard . . . :-)

Did you had a look on your mails? we are a non EU country, I'v no idea how to sent flies through the custom to Netherlands. Do you know how to declare them and if it is not forbidden?