Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Brachypalpus valgus
Posted by NakaRB on 24-10-2014 21:23
#1
Russia, Moscow region, 02.06.2012
Edited by NakaRB on 28-10-2014 22:28
Posted by Ectemnius on 28-10-2014 11:52
#2
Hello NakaRB,
This looks more like a Brachypalpus or Criorhina. To correctly identify I'd need to see a more lateral shot.
Greetings,
Ectemnius
Posted by NakaRB on 28-10-2014 21:29
#3
Thank you! I have this photo only :( So this will be an indefinite Syrphidae...
Posted by Ectemnius on 28-10-2014 21:46
#4
Hello NakaRB,
Not entirely. With my collection at hand I'd say Brachypalpus valgus, male. Seeing that the dusting on my Czech specimen is exactly the same as seen in the photo. Also the hind femora and tibia are the same as my pinned specimen in dorsal vieuw.
Greetings,
Ectemnius
Posted by NakaRB on 28-10-2014 22:27
#5
Thank you very much!
Posted by NakaRB on 28-10-2014 22:32
#6
Ops, I just found another photo of this fly :) May be it will help.
Posted by Ectemnius on 29-10-2014 08:40
#7
Hello NakaRB,
Yes, that helps. Criorhina has a face that is extended downwards and slightly forwards. Brachypalpus, like shown in the photo does not have such a face.
Greetings,
Ectemnius
Posted by NakaRB on 29-10-2014 21:42
#8
Thank you!