Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Molophilus medius ?

Posted by Guenael on 24-07-2021 11:06
#1
Hello,
Here is a male of Molophilus found in the French Ardennes this week:

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos286/temp/cf%20Molophilus%20medius%201b%20GuedHossus%2022juil2021%20GH.JPG

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos286/temp/cf%20Molophilus%20medius%20GuedHossus%2022juil2021%20GH.JPG

Is it possible to confirm Molophilus medius with these photos?
thank you,
Guénael.

Posted by John Carr on 24-07-2021 15:17
#2
Erioptera or near. Vein Rs of Molophilus branches into R2+3 and R4+5, while Rs of this fly branches into R2+3+4 and R5.

Posted by Guenael on 24-07-2021 16:12
#3
OK, thank you John !