Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Merodon equestris / female?

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 11-11-2005 14:44
#1
hello fly-reader,

I found a picture of Merodon equestris (If I'm right?) from some time ago (27-5-2002).
It visited my room(Amsterdam) and I took a picture and video of it:

http://www.waarneming.nl/foto_details.php?id=24909

Is this Merodon(?) a female fly? Eyes are seperated quite a distance..
Or isn't it a characteristic feature of this fly?

p.s. This fly is not loved by flower ball (narcissus) farmers in Holland

regards Robert Heemskerk
www.diptera.info/forim/7-0965-1.jpg
Edited by Robert Heemskerk on 11-11-2005 23:09

Posted by Andre on 12-11-2005 13:21
#2
It's a female, forma 'bulborum' (sensu Van der Goot, 1980: Zweefvliegen van Noord-West Europa).

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 12-11-2005 23:40
#3
Thank you Andre for your reaction and information.

regards, Robert
Edited by Robert Heemskerk on 12-11-2005 23:40