Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Big-Femur Syrphid

Posted by Stephen on 09-08-2006 14:33
#1

Syrphid in a regal pose. Is it safe to say this is genus Anasimyia?

Posting two images from 26 May 2004, West Virginia USA.

Posted by Stephen on 09-08-2006 14:34
#2

Second photo.

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 09-08-2006 15:59
#3

Anasimyia for sure, although in your part of the world the name Anasimyia is a subgenus of Lejops.
So this could be a female of Lejops (Anasimyia) lunulatus.
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