Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Yellow pubescence: a furry Syrphid
Posted by Stephen on 10-11-2010 01:29
#1
Such a nice fly, it would be good to know its name.
17 August 2010.
Beside a stream, in the mountains, West Virginia, USA.
Posted by blowave on 10-11-2010 15:44
#2
It's a beautiful shot, I think the angle and lighting is confusing though. It looks like Merodon equestris of which there are several colour forms. Look at this one on Bugguide which is in a similar stance..
http://bugguide.n...iew/196597
Janet
Edited by blowave on 10-11-2010 15:44
Posted by Gerard Pennards on 10-11-2010 18:12
#3
Nope, not Merodon.
Compare it with a male Pterallastes thoracicus in Bugguide.....
Greetings
Posted by blowave on 10-11-2010 19:30
#4
Gerard Pennards wrote:
Nope, not Merodon.
Compare it with a male Pterallastes thoracicus in Bugguide.....
Greetings
LOL! I think you two have met before!
http://bugguide.n...view/32569
Posted by Stephen on 10-11-2010 22:37
#5
Ack! I should be LEARNING from these IDs that people are kind enough to provide.
My memory is good on some things. Sometimes I can look at a fly photo from 20 years ago and remember what park it was taken in. But Pterallastes thoracicus, no, I didn't remember.
Thank-you Janet and Gerard!