Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Is Sphaerophoria scripta sure?

Posted by Svenja Christian on 02-07-2010 16:26
#1

I found this fly in Remerschen (Luxembourg, at the border triangle to France and Germay (MTB 6504)) an just wandet to ask for a certification of my determination to Sphaerophoria scripta, female. The fly was found on a rather high grassfield and sat down on a dip net. It was about 10mm long.

I would be really grateful for any anser.

Kind regards,
Svenja

Edited by Svenja Christian on 02-07-2010 16:28

Posted by Juergen Peters on 03-07-2010 03:35
#2

Hi, Svenja!

If you don't find them mating with a male (which in case of S. scripta can be identified), there is no way to determine Sphaerophoria females from a photo.

Posted by Svenja Christian on 03-07-2010 08:27
#3

Hi Juergen,

thank you very much for your reply!

Regards,
Svenja