Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Syrphidae

Posted by Flippie on 23-09-2019 16:26
#1
I found this ~6mm soldier fly (I think) today at the coast, KZN, South Africa.
I would like to confirm the family and progress the ID if possible. Thanks. 4 Pictures.

Post edit: Title changed from Stratiomyidae to Syrphidae to reflect correct family

Picture 1:
Edited by Flippie on 23-09-2019 18:33

Posted by Flippie on 23-09-2019 16:27
#2
Picture 2:

Posted by Flippie on 23-09-2019 16:27
#3
Picture 3:

Posted by Flippie on 23-09-2019 16:28
#4
Picture 4:

Posted by Paul Beuk on 23-09-2019 17:25
#5
Looks like Microdon

Posted by Roger Thomason on 23-09-2019 17:26
#6
Looks like it might be a Microdon sp Syrphidae

Posted by Flippie on 23-09-2019 18:31
#7
Thanks Paul and Roger.