Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Greek Brachyopa
Posted by Gordon on 01-04-2010 17:06
#1
Hi everybody, I photographed this this morning 1 - April 2010 in a wet riverine forest along the Greek border with Bulgaria (Promahonas).
Edited by Gordon on 01-04-2010 17:29
Posted by Gordon on 01-04-2010 17:06
#2
And a slightly different view.
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 01-04-2010 17:18
#3
Syrphidae! Brachyopa sp. And probably B. scutellaris. One for the syrphid experts.
Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 01-04-2010 17:21
Posted by Gordon on 01-04-2010 17:22
#4
Of course it might not be a Lauxaniid, there is a definite lack of spines - anywhere - none along the wing edge either and the legs are the same - loads of small hairs but no spines
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 01-04-2010 17:24
#5
see above. ;)
Posted by Gordon on 01-04-2010 17:39
#6
Thanks Jorge