Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Merodon male: Merodon ottomanus? --> Merodon funestus

Posted by Pietro on 29-09-2015 17:16
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Sardinia, Alghero, 22 settembre 2015, on flowers of Enula viscosa.
I find correspondence with Merodon ottomanus.
Is it determinable?

Edited by Pietro on 26-04-2016 10:58

Posted by Pietro on 29-09-2015 17:17
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Photo 2

Posted by Pietro on 29-09-2015 17:18
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Photo 3

Posted by Pietro on 29-09-2015 17:19
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Photo 4

Posted by Pietro on 23-04-2016 19:50
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The genitalia correspond to Merodon funestus
http://www.eje.cz/pdfs/eje/2007/03/21.pdf

Posted by Pietro on 26-04-2016 10:57
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Merodon funestus.
Determination confirmed by Daniele Birtele !