Posted by piros on 21-10-2018 18:22
#1
Dear Forum, I found this male Merodon on the island of Rhodes, at the seashore near Kameiros, on 11_09_2018.
I know that ID-ing Merodon is nearly impossible from photos, especially in the Eastern Mediterranean, but what gives me some hope is that
I captured this specimen, so I can make any pictures necessary for a proper ID, or, better yet, can send it to anyone willing to take a closer look.
Thanks for any help or comment in advance!
Greetings,
Henrik
Edited by piros on 26-02-2026 19:48
Posted by Gerard Pennards on 27-10-2018 11:35
#4
Yes, a male Merodon, but the specimen would have to be examined to identify it. And even that is sometimes difficult without a good reference collection...
Edited by Gerard Pennards on 27-10-2018 11:35
Posted by piros on 27-10-2018 19:19
#5
Thank you! Would you be willing to examine it? I have the specimen. (It is somewhat damaged, that is. tthird antennal segments are missing on both sides.)
Best regards,
Henrik
Posted by piros on 26-02-2026 19:42
#6
It is Merodon aurifer male, based on the figures in this publication (as merodon distinctus!):
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/348409547_Keys_to_the_males_of_Merodon_species_known_from_France_2020_Diptera_Syrphidae