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Big sicilian (Syrphidae?) need ID
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Posted on 04-06-2011 19:54
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 Sorry if the family is not correct . . . 17-18mm, on onion flowers
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 Syrphidae indeed; female of Volucella zonaria.
 
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 thanks, how can I separate it from Volucella inanis?
 
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 Volucella inanis has a blackish thorax and a black ass Grin. The experts will surely give more serious explanations...
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 your explanation is good enough Smile !
 
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