Posted by richard_thomas100 on 02-06-2007 16:28
#1
Hi, i was wondering if this is Myopa buccata or Sicus ferrugea? How do you tell the difference?
Thanks
Richard
Posted by ChrisR on 02-06-2007 16:33
#2
My guess is Sicus (smaller gena), not Myopa (large gena). Just compare the height of the eye with the area of 'cheek' below it. :)
Posted by richard_thomas100 on 02-06-2007 16:36
#3
Thanks Chris - I have a few other images to check now! Both species just looked superficially similar to me from the books!
Posted by Zeegers on 02-06-2007 21:33
#4
The wings in Myopa buccata are much stronger spotted.
Morever, buccata is active april - first half of may, whereas Sicus started this week. So this should set them apart.
Theo