Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Syrphid at lights, Costa Rica

Posted by Stephen on 19-03-2012 11:10
#1

On the hotel wall, attracted by the hotel's light. 6 March 2012. Elevation 1000 meters, Tuis, Costa Rica, cloud forest. ID help would be appreciated!

Posted by Ectemnius on 26-03-2012 15:02
#2

I don't know what this is. However, I do know what this isn't. :P
This is not a Syrphidae. The wing venation and antennae are wrong.
To me this looks like a Calyptratae fly.

Greetz,

Ectemnius

Posted by Stephen on 26-03-2012 15:40
#3

Ha, thank-you Ectemnius, I will post in the general forum instead!