Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Unknown Diptera

Posted by Segin on 30-11-2009 21:46
#1
I found this insect in a forest in Switzerland on July, 25. The size of the insect is about 8 mm.
Is it possible to identify this insect from this perspective.
Thanks a lot.

Urs

Posted by brundlefly on 30-11-2009 21:47
#2
Syrphidae?

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 30-11-2009 21:54
#3
Syrphidae indeed, Paragus sp.

Posted by Andre on 02-12-2009 13:52
#4
Interesting specimen... not collected I guess?

Posted by Segin on 03-12-2009 22:01
#5
No, just photographed.

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 04-12-2009 00:20
#6
Female Paragus albifrons/ pecchiolii, not distinguishable from each other...
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