Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Big sicilian (Syrphidae?) need ID
Posted by Regalecus on 04-06-2011 19:54
#1
Sorry if the family is not correct . . . 17-18mm, on onion flowers
Posted by Sundew on 04-06-2011 20:13
#2
Syrphidae indeed; female of
Volucella zonaria.
Posted by Regalecus on 04-06-2011 20:21
#3
thanks, how can I separate it from Volucella inanis?
Posted by Sundew on 04-06-2011 20:35
#4
Volucella inanis has a blackish thorax and a black ass :D. The experts will surely give more serious explanations...
Posted by Regalecus on 05-06-2011 20:06
#5
your explanation is good enough :) !