Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Criorhina ranunculi?
Posted by Jann Wuebbenhorst on 24-04-2018 06:56
#1
This hoverfly was observed on 10th of April, in the Elbe River floodplain, visiting Salix caprea. Eastern part of Lower Saxony, Germany.
best wishes, Jann
Posted by Jann Wuebbenhorst on 24-04-2018 06:57
#2
2nd photo
Posted by Jann Wuebbenhorst on 24-04-2018 06:57
#3
3rd photo
Posted by treebeard on 26-04-2018 13:36
#4
Yes, considering the antenas, it is Criorhina, and because of coloration almost surely ranunculoides
best regards
Matej
Posted by Jann Wuebbenhorst on 26-04-2018 14:14
#5
Thank you very much for confirmation and identification hints!
best regards,
Jann
Posted by Gerard Pennards on 27-04-2018 21:29
#6
Yes, a male Criorhina ranunculi
Posted by Jann Wuebbenhorst on 30-04-2018 15:59
#7
Thank you for confirmation, Gerard!