Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Eristalis similis? Norway
Posted by Leif G on 28-06-2011 18:38
#1
Photographed South west Norway, June 25th.
Could someone confirm or correct my ID (Eristalis pseudorupium) please?
The date of flying would maybe suggest this species?
Thanks!
Leif
Edited by Leif G on 29-06-2011 13:51
Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 28-06-2011 20:36
#2
I'd say
Eristalis similis.
Posted by Leif G on 28-06-2011 21:45
#3
Ok.....!?
I didn't dare to consider similis.
This is an extremely rare species in Norway. I think not more than two or three records the last ten years.
Could you please write a few words why this could be similis?
Thanks!
Leif
Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 30-06-2011 20:43
#4
The long pterostigma is a character of this species, and it seems rather long on your specimen. Also the rather dark abdomen and overall appearance match E. similis, but I wouldn't make a definite ID from this only picture.
Posted by Leif G on 30-06-2011 21:00
#5
Thanks for this information Stephane!
We have a couple of specialists in Norway. I might ask them also. If I do so and get a reply, I'll publish the result here.
I hope you are right, it would be an excellent find.
Leif