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Black syrphid
Michael Becker
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Posted on 09-06-2007 21:09
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Hello,

yesterday this black beelike syrphid visited the plants in my garden in germany. What genus/species is it? (size about 1cm)

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Michael
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Merodon sp.
 
Michael Becker
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Thank you.

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Most likely M. equestris.
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Then I should be afraid for the many bulbs and for the garlic in my garden. Thanks for the warning,

Michael
 
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