Thread subject: Diptera.info :: ID Syrphidae

Posted by FrankH on 02-01-2012 14:52
#1

Hello, I took this image at the beginn of June in Germany (Kyffhäuser). Is it possible to identify the genus and/or the species?
Thanks a lot and best wishes, Frank

Edited by FrankH on 02-01-2012 14:53

Posted by tristram on 02-01-2012 15:05
#2

Looks like a male Xylota sp, maybe Xylota segnis:
http://www.dipter...to_id=1884

Posted by FrankH on 02-01-2012 15:21
#3

Thank you very much tristram and best wishes, Frank

Posted by Menno Reemer on 03-01-2012 17:49
#4

Yes, X. segnis: the large ventral spines on the hind femur are diagnostic.

Posted by FrankH on 03-01-2012 17:54
#5

Thanks for the confirmation Menno! Kind regards, Frank