Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Hover fly from Hong Kong: Syrphus sp.?

Posted by chickenold on 04-02-2014 14:36
#1

This male was caught yesterday. The photo was taken through the transparent box in which it was kept.
Three of the same species were seen hovering above a forest trail near a stream.
Body length about 12mm.
Could it be Syrphus sp.? Thanks!

Posted by chickenold on 04-02-2014 14:37
#2

Ventral side:

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 16-02-2014 10:46
#3

Yes, a male Syrphus sp.