Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Syrphidae from NW Hungary

Posted by eurythyrea on 26-05-2014 10:34
#1

This fly was photographed on an old oak. 23. 05. 2014. Size about 12 mm.

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Bigger view: https://farm6.sta...dd12_o.jpg

Is it possible to know more about its ID? Thank you!

Nikola

Posted by Sundew on 26-05-2014 10:50
#2

This is a wonderful Volucella! I have not seen it before, but it should be V. inflata (compare http://galerie-in...flata.html).
Regards, Sundew

Posted by eurythyrea on 26-05-2014 17:40
#3

Thank you Sundew!

Posted by Valentin Nidergas on 29-05-2014 16:51
#4

This specimen is particularly colorful !!

Posted by eurythyrea on 29-05-2014 18:53
#5

Yes, it is and I saw several specimens with this coloration and a freshly hatched one on the tree trunk.