Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Criorhina asilica?
Posted by nick smith on 02-07-2010 23:48
#1
Am I even correct that it's a Syrphidae?
Also, how do I attach further photos without adding to the thread? I have noticed some posts have multi photos.
Posted by nick smith on 02-07-2010 23:49
#2
2nd image
Posted by nick smith on 02-07-2010 23:50
#3
3rd image
Posted by Juergen Peters on 03-07-2010 03:36
#4
Hi, Nick!
It's a male
Eristalis (see the "wave" in wing venation, typical for Eristalini), most likely
E. tenax.
Posted by nick smith on 04-07-2010 00:32
#5
Thanks Juergen - could you tell me what identifies it as a male please
Posted by Roger Thomason on 04-07-2010 01:31
#6
Hi Nick
The eyes are touching each other...they are separated in females :)