Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Eristalinus sepulchralis?

Posted by johnes81 on 28-09-2017 12:27
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Berlin - August - female

I have trouble understanding how to separate Eristalinus sepulchralis from Eristalinus aeneus because I think that the abdomen is not 'completely' shiny in aeneus. I see alot of photos identified as aeneus but it looks to be matte black too. The eyes are supposed to be hairy all over for Eristalinus sepulchralis but I do not see but a few hairs at the very bottom of the eyes on my specimen. In this case, genitalia is better for me so I've dissected the ovipositor. Thus, am I correct with Eristalinus sepulchralis?

Maybe someone can also help with a second question: what is a difference of the ovipositor of Eristalinus aeneus? Noone draws genitalia for some reason.

Thank You for your Time and Effort.