Posted by Marian on 14-09-2011 10:33
#1
Hi, Syrphid-lovers! :)
Here I have an
Epistrophe but I have no idea which species it is. Any suggestion?
The picture was taken in Oviedo outskirts, N Spain, in May this year.
Any kind of help will be highly appreciated. :)
Cheers!
Edited by Marian on 14-09-2011 22:32
Posted by Marian on 14-09-2011 10:35
#2
Another view, showing legs and antenae (just in case those help)
Posted by Andre on 14-09-2011 22:06
#3
This is
Epistrophe eligans var.
trifasciata. Most of the Iberian specimens of
E. eligans belong to this variety.
This variety has many many times been mis-identified on the peninsula!
Posted by Marian on 14-09-2011 22:31
#4
Thanks a million, André!!! :)
More doubts about syrphids coming soon! ;)
Cheers!