Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Parageron sp.

Posted by Maherjos on 28-02-2011 18:59
#1

Photographed today February 28, 2011. Day of Andalusia.
6-8 mm. In coppice area, an area of pine forests. Much pollen in the air, are the white spots is an insect and are on the flower. To be pollinated photographic equipment ...
Conjuro area, near the town of Lujar, in Granada, Spain.

www.hispabase.com/galeria/albums/userpics/10895/Sirfido-cebra.jpg

Thanks for help and greetings.

Edited by Maherjos on 28-02-2011 22:18

Posted by ChrisR on 28-02-2011 19:04
#2

Not Syrphidae (check wing venation) ... I would guess it is closer to Bombylidae ;)

Posted by Maherjos on 28-02-2011 19:32
#3

Oh! Oh ... I was wrong again ... I'll delete it and hang it in bombilidae.

ChrisR, grateful. A greeting.

Edited by Maherjos on 28-02-2011 19:41

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 28-02-2011 22:15
#4

a very beautiful Parageron sp. This genus is currently being revised by David Gibbs.

Posted by Maherjos on 28-02-2011 22:20
#5

jorgemotalmeida, grateful for your information.

Greetings