Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Epistrophe grossulariae ?

Posted by Makro Freak on 13-09-2010 19:24
#1

Hello,

after comparing all Epistrophe species in my books I guess it's a male Epistrophe grossulariae . But it often has proven that I'am wrong, on the other side it's getting better and better. :) Is it Epistrophe grossulariae ?

Location: Munich Germany, close to the river
Size: aprox 10mm

Best regards
Richard


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Edited by Makro Freak on 13-09-2010 20:41

Posted by Jason G on 13-09-2010 23:50
#2

Didea fasciata, G would have a fatter gist IMO.

Edited by Jason G on 13-09-2010 23:51

Posted by Makro Freak on 14-09-2010 02:37
#3

I was thinking about D.fasciata first, but the the protrusion at r4 + 5 is missing for Didea.

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Edited by Makro Freak on 14-09-2010 02:49

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 14-09-2010 07:37
#4

This is Parasyrphus lineolus.

Posted by Makro Freak on 14-09-2010 12:49
#5

Oh boy! My identification has definitely failed :o Well, now that you mention it and after a 2nd comparation it's clear as glass. Thank you very much for helping me with this.

Best regards
Richard