Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Platycheirus flying female
Posted by blowave on 21-12-2010 19:16
#1
Hi,
If I follow the key, this should be Platycheirus discimanus as it has 4 sets of yellow spots and we don't have P. groenlandicus. However, there's always a however when I don't know what I'm looking at!
Is it possible to say which species this is? I have two flying pics. 21st May 2010, my garden near Lincoln UK.
Janet :)
Posted by blowave on 21-12-2010 19:16
#2
pic 2
Posted by blowave on 21-12-2010 20:00
#4
You are right Lukasz! I recognise P. manicatus except when in flight, it is one I had this year. Thanks!
Posted by Andre on 22-12-2010 13:35
#5
Well Janet, even in these pictures the prolonged face is quite clearly visible ;)
Posted by blowave on 22-12-2010 14:39
#6
Ye I know Andre, but you know how tricky photos can be! ;) The spots didn't look to be the correct shape from what I saw later in the year, and experience has a lot to do with recognition! I'm getting the experience..B)