Posted by Paul Beuk on 05-12-2017 11:30
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johnes81 wrote:
Syrphidae - Melanostoma sp.
I think the green haltere are characteristic of this genus but I haven't met all of the syrphids yet.
If you check the Gallery, you will notice that most have 'ordinairy' yellow halters. I have long suspected that the green halters are a first indication of infection with
Entomopthora.