Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Temnostoma apiforme?

Posted by Dima DD on 23-06-2008 23:07
#1
Hello!
I've never seen this large Syrphid before. I found similar fly in the gallery: Temnostoma apiformis (is "apiforme" more correct?), but I'm not sure.

Russia, 15 km NW from St.Petersburg (Toksovo), female (with attached male) was feeding on strawberry flowers in the garden. June 21, 2008.

Posted by amalia_raluca on 24-06-2008 07:32
#2
Temnostoma apiforme:)

Posted by Dima DD on 24-06-2008 08:36
#3
Amalia,
Thank you for the confirmation! :)

All the best,
Dima