Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Eristalis tenax

Posted by Marcello on 19-09-2012 19:13
#1

Hello,

can someone please help me to ID this Syrphidae?

13.06.2012 - Trento - Northeast Italy

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Thanks for the help

Marcello

Edited by Marcello on 22-09-2012 00:07

Posted by Jirka on 21-09-2012 23:39
#2

Eristalis tenax, I think. There are two vertical series of hairs in it's eyes and, as I know, any other Eristalis species doesn't have them.

Posted by Marcello on 22-09-2012 00:06
#3

Wow, you'r trained on Syrphidae ;)

Thanks again for your help and for the explanation!

Regards,
Marcello

PS: I thought the two vertical series of hairs was a reflex of ... :)

Jirka wrote:
Eristalis tenax, I think. There are two vertical series of hairs in it's eyes and, as I know, any other Eristalis species doesn't have them.

Edited by Marcello on 22-09-2012 00:12