Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Colorful Syrphidae larva in the woods --> cf. Syrphus ribesii

Posted by Tina S on 03-05-2020 20:49
#1

Hello,

can someone identify this pretty larva?

Data: Germany, Lower Saxony, Bückeberge, woodland, Beckedorf, 150 m, 9 May 2017, on Ulmus.

Best regards,
Tina.

Edited by Tina S on 22-06-2020 13:14

Posted by Tina S on 22-06-2020 03:00
#2

Are there any ideas, please?

Best regards,
Tina.

Posted by eklans on 22-06-2020 08:49
#3

Hi Tina, this maybe a Syrphus ribesii - which a extremely variable in colour.

Eric

Posted by Tina S on 22-06-2020 13:14
#4

Thank you very much, Eric! It's amazing how variable this species can be.

Best regards,
Tina.