Thread subject: Diptera.info :: syrphidae -> Volucella bombylans

Posted by Michael Becker on 12-12-2009 08:37
#1
Hello,

this syrphid is from july from the austrian alps. Does someone has a suggestion, what it is?

Thanks,
Michael
Edited by Michael Becker on 12-12-2009 18:43

Posted by Stephen R on 12-12-2009 12:21
#2
Looks like Volucella bombylans (reentrant M vein).

Posted by Michael Becker on 12-12-2009 18:42
#3
Hello Stephen,

thank you for your answer. V. bombylans fits rather well, I think. I still didn't know this species.

Michael