Posted by Pristurus on 20-08-2018 22:49
#1
2018-05-25, near Innsbruck found seating on
Pinus sylvestris in a small forest. Is it a
Cheilosia?
Video:
https://commons.w...05-25.webm
Posted by Gerard Pennards on 20-08-2018 23:03
#2
No, it's a male Merodon sp., probably from the aureus group….
Posted by Pristurus on 21-08-2018 10:21
#3
Gerard , thank you for your help.
"Aureus" is a well-chosen name but the taxonomy of the group looks very difficult for me.