Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Puzzling Syrphid
Posted by pierred on 26-08-2007 18:15
#1
Hello,
Seen in Savoy (France), 2007/7/21, 1750 m above sea, size about 10 mm, this Syrphid.
I can't find a match in my books. Thanks in advance for any clues.
Posted by Paul Beuk on 26-08-2007 20:34
#2
Melangyna sp.
Posted by Gerard Pennards on 26-08-2007 20:50
#3
Yes, and I'd go for a male of Melangyna labiatarum!
Greetings,
Posted by pierred on 26-08-2007 21:10
#4
Hello,
thanks a lot to both of you!!
Posted by pierred on 28-08-2007 07:09
#5
Hello,
It seems that the correct taxon is nowadays
M. compositarum.
Posted by Gerard Pennards on 28-08-2007 10:06
#6
Yes, labiatarum and compositarum were long time considered to be two distinct species, but nowadays the idea is they are 1 species: compositarum!
greetings,