Posted by AdrianBothe on 19-07-2018 14:49
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I found this beautiful fly in Saxonia, Germany, near the Elbe river, in July 2017. Is it Acrosathe annulata? Thanks for your help. Greetings, Adrian
Edited by AdrianBothe on 13-06-2020 15:21
Posted by Ectemnius on 19-07-2018 15:02
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Hi AdrianBothe,
Nope, its a Thereva male. Looks very interesting! Probably Thereva microcephala… You have more photo's?
Kind regards,
Ectemnius
Posted by Ectemnius on 19-07-2018 16:56
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Hi AdrianBothe,
Although the bristles at the base of the hind femur are not visible, the clear longitudal stripes on the thorax, the single pair of dorso-centrals, the entirely white haired scutellum, and the habitus lead me to conclude: Male Thereva microcephala. Nice find!
Greetings,
Ectemnius