Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Cheilosia... -> Cheilosia caerulescens

Posted by Andreas Haselboeck on 29-10-2014 08:30
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Hello,
I found this Cheilosia species in my garden at 16.04.2014 and have no idea...
Location: Stuttgart (Southwest Germany).

Regards
Andreas
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Posted by Andreas Haselboeck on 29-10-2014 08:31
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Posted by Andreas Haselboeck on 29-10-2014 08:32
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Posted by Ectemnius on 29-10-2014 10:48
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Hello Andreas,

The downward produced face, dark marking in the wing and the bare eyes all indicate Cheilosia caerulescens. A species commonly found in gardens because the larvae live in Sempervivum sp.

Greetings,

Ectemnius

Posted by Andreas Haselboeck on 29-10-2014 16:46
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Hi Ectemnius

Thank you very much!

Regards
Andreas