Posted by brigitteu on 20-11-2011 00:17
#1
Hi
on a very cold day, after 3 days in series of ground frost, this syrphid came for a short visit on my balcony. no luck on other side: flash was not working, no sunshine there and the hoverfly was only sitting on my hand.
Could it be a male of Didea? Didea fasciata? A very nice syrphid and the first time I saw one of it.
Switzerland, 18.11.2011, balcony, 430 msm, near Lake Zurich
Thanks a lot for any help, Brigitte
Edited by brigitteu on 20-11-2011 09:24
Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 20-11-2011 00:31
#3
Brigitteu, don't worry, you don't need more pictures ;) It is a nice male
Xanthandrus comtus. I still need to see one of those :)
Best
Piluca
PD: Oops! Stephane was quicker! ;)
Edited by Piluca_Alvarez on 20-11-2011 00:32
Posted by brigitteu on 20-11-2011 09:26
#4
Hi Stephane
Thanks a lot for correct ID and extra details!
Hi Piluca
Thanks a lot too! And good luck - it's really a very nice hoverly.
Kind regards, Brigitte