Posted by Sundew on 25-06-2012 12:49
#1
Hi,
Two days ago I saw this lovely Syrphid in Southern Brandenburg. The only match is
Chalcosyrphus valgus, though the gallery animals show a bit more reddish legs. Can this species be confirmed, and how is the correct name in use? I read that
C. valgus is a synonym of
C. femoratus; however, the gallery animals are named
C. valgus.
Many thanks for help, Sundew
Edited by Sundew on 10-12-2012 00:05
Posted by Gerard Pennards on 09-12-2012 15:26
#3
Yep, it does, because it looks like a male Chalcosyrphus femoratus, which is not the same as Chalcosyrphus valgus. An older name for this species used to be Chalcosyrphus curvipes.... Great find!!
Posted by Sundew on 09-12-2012 23:11
#4
Thank you, dear Gerard, that you found time at last to look at this beauty. It will go straight to the gallery!