Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Eristalis ID

Posted by Claude54 on 04-10-2010 21:02
#1

Could you please help me in identifying this Diptera? Thanks Claudio
Found on 19.08.2010 - Mentana - Rome - Italy - At forest edges

Edited by Claude54 on 04-10-2010 21:03

Posted by Claude54 on 11-10-2010 20:47
#2

Hi to all, could it be Eristalis arbustorum?
Regards Claudio

Posted by Auratus on 11-10-2010 21:17
#3

Could also be E. abusiva. I cannot determine the length of the hairs on the arista. if you have a phot with a more lateral or frontal view?

Posted by Claude54 on 12-10-2010 18:28
#4

Thanks Jan, but as per Checklist of the Italian fauna, Eristalis abusiva is not present in my country. Unfortunately I have only this photo.
Claudio

Edited by Claude54 on 12-10-2010 18:29

Posted by Auratus on 12-10-2010 19:42
#5

When E. abusiva is not present, it is much simpler, unless there are other Italian species which i don't know of and are look-a-likes of E.arbustorum.

Posted by Claude54 on 14-10-2010 09:09
#6

Thanks Jan for your courtesy:)
Claudio