Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Xylotinae (?) for ID

Posted by Philippe moniotte on 30-08-2010 14:20
#1

Hello, List

Can someone suggest an ID for this one ?
Baubigny, Côte d'Or, France, June 21st.
Approx 15 mm

It looks like a xylotinae, I think, but that's as far as I will go.
Thanks in advance
Philippe

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 30-08-2010 15:21
#2

Merodon sp., by the 'jizz' of it I would guess it's a male Merodon avidus!
Greetings

Posted by Philippe moniotte on 31-08-2010 11:52
#3

Thanks a lot indeed
Philippe