Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Hovering hoverfly

Posted by Alvesgaspar on 11-09-2007 18:21
#1

This fellow was hovering over my head as if I were his (or her) mate. Xanthogramma pedissequum? I'm not sure the second photo is showing the same species.

Joaquim Gaspar
Lisboa

Posted by Alvesgaspar on 11-09-2007 18:22
#2

Here is the second photo

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 11-09-2007 23:06
#3

Yes, indeed a Xanthogramma, and I would think a male of X. pedissequum, although they are working on the genus to split it up in several more species!
Greetings,

Posted by Alvesgaspar on 12-09-2007 10:57
#4

Thank you for your help, Gerard