Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Wasp mimic fly for id.

Posted by DPD on 21-11-2022 18:17
#1
In South India. Photo by- Mr Pavan Ramchandra

Posted by Menno Reemer on 22-11-2022 08:32
#2
It's a species of the genus Metadon (Syrphidae: Microdontinae).

Posted by Nosferatumyia on 22-11-2022 09:12
#3
You are kidding, Metadon is a drug. :(

Posted by Jan Maca on 22-11-2022 13:38
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Indeed, not only a drug :-)
https://www.gbif.org/species/8487439
The determination by Menno Reemer seems me correct.