Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Mysterious fly --> Xylota sp.

Posted by Konrad Seipelt on 22-10-2013 09:53
#1
Hello,

is an ID possible? In June and July 2013 I found several specimen.
Location: Germany, east of Nordrhein-Westfalen, on edge of a deciduous forest, 250 msm, size about 7 mm, photos on 08.06.2013.

Regards, Konrad
Edited by Konrad Seipelt on 23-10-2013 19:00

Posted by Konrad Seipelt on 22-10-2013 09:54
#2
# 2

Posted by Paul Beuk on 22-10-2013 11:19
#3
Chalcosyrphus nemorum?

Posted by Konrad Seipelt on 22-10-2013 18:58
#4
Hello Paul,

thank you very much for the determination.

Best regards, Konrad

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 22-10-2013 23:31
#5
Nope, not Chalcosyrphus nemorum. Abdomen is to long and slender, and femora 3 is not thick enough. This is a male Xylota sp.

Posted by Konrad Seipelt on 23-10-2013 17:58
#6
Hello Gerard,

thank you very much for the corrected determination. I will correct my archives also.

Best regards, Konrad