Posted by Liliane D on 24-10-2018 10:48
#1
Hello,
On 22 October 2018 on ivy in the south of France.
I'm thinking about Helophilus, but I'm not sure.
About 12 - 13 mm.
Thank you for your help with this identification.
Edited by Liliane D on 25-10-2018 09:59
Posted by Sundew on 25-10-2018 00:11
#2
It should be
Helophilus pendulus. Unfortunately, we do not see the antennae that should be black in
Helophilus and yellow in the similar
Parhelophilus. I'm not familiar with the latter genus, but I think the abdomen pattern is conclusive in our case and points to
H. pendulus.
Regards, Sundew