Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Syrphus fly?

Posted by Juergen Peters on 09-09-2007 20:55
#6

Hello!

Iolaire wrote:
I totally agree with Stephane, but I?ve never seen this species with such orangy colouring. Is this the true colour or is there something wrong with my screen..:o


Such orange specimens make about 2-5% here in my region (Ostwestfalen/Germany). Some also have a different striping:

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