Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Platycheirus europaeus? (female)

Posted by blowave on 20-08-2010 20:02
#1
Hi,

This was feeding on Cyperus longus pollen on 15th August. The Cyperus is growing at the side of the drain along the front of my garden, a few miles south of Lincoln UK.

I live in a woodlands and heathlands type location.

Is this correct, and if not can anyone say what it is? Thanks for any help.

I have trimmed the head and abdomen off separately, so posting 4 pics.

Janet :)

Posted by blowave on 20-08-2010 20:02
#2
pic 2

Posted by blowave on 20-08-2010 20:03
#3
pic 3

Posted by blowave on 20-08-2010 20:03
#4
pic 4

Posted by blowave on 22-08-2010 01:47
#5
Not possible? :|

Posted by Andre on 27-08-2010 10:09
#6
70/30 europaeus/occultus

Posted by blowave on 27-08-2010 15:28
#7
Andre wrote:
70/30 europaeus/occultus


Thanks Andre, I like the 70% verdict, and in view of also having a melanic female of P. europaeus it does look likely! :D