Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Eristalinus? - 06.10.2011 -> Eristalinus aeneus, female

Posted by brigitteu on 06-10-2011 20:09
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Hi

again on my balcony-flowers:
Switzerland, 06.10.2011, 430 msm, size about 11 mm

Could this be Eristalinus aeneus, a female?

Thanks a lot for confirmation or adjustment, kind regards, Brigitte
Edited by brigitteu on 08-10-2011 13:24

Posted by brigitteu on 06-10-2011 20:10
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Posted by brigitteu on 06-10-2011 20:10
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Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 07-10-2011 13:26
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Brigitte, it IS Eristalinus aeneus, female. No shadow of doubt ;) Not only because it has no trace of hairs on the lower part of the eyes but it has the looks of aeneus. Eristalinus sepulchralis looks different and has obvious hairs all over the eyes.

Best

Piluca

Posted by brigitteu on 08-10-2011 13:11
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Hi Piluca

Thanks for confirmation with the differences sepulchralis/aeneus!
Both hoverflies I should be able to ID in future.

Kind regards, Brigitte