Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Brazilian hoverfly nr.2 for id..
Posted by bonitin on 18-10-2010 13:26
#1
Unfortunately only got one picture of this Syrphid..
It looks like a female to me.
Picture was taken in the surroundings of Paraty-Brazil not far from the sea..
Thank you!
Myriam:)
Posted by Gerard Pennards on 18-10-2010 15:04
#2
A female Palpada, probably Palpada albifrons, but that is not completely sure!
Greetings
Posted by bonitin on 18-10-2010 16:26
#3
Thank you very much! I'll see if we have it already in the Gallery, can I say Palpada cf.albifrons ?
Myriam:)
Posted by Menno Reemer on 18-10-2010 20:11
#4
In P. albifrons, there is a greyish pollinose fascia along the posterior margin of the mesonotum. This seems to tbe lacking in the specimen in the picture. More likely candidates are P. fasciata, P. florea and P. inversa. These will be very hard to tell apart from a picture alone.
Posted by bonitin on 18-10-2010 22:55
#5
OK Menno! Thank you! Better keep it Palpada sp.!
Myriam :)