Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Metasyrphus luniger ?

Posted by Philippe moniotte on 27-12-2007 12:03
#1

Hi all,
using the keys in Verlinden, I come to the (shaky) conclusion that this might be a female Metasyrphus (Eupeodes) luniger . But some details such as the color of the hair on the scutellum make me doubtful.
Size 10-12 mm.
H?ron (Belgium) July 30th 2007
Comments anyone ?
Thanks for your help
Philippe

Edited by Philippe moniotte on 27-12-2007 12:08

Posted by Andre on 27-12-2007 13:19
#2

It?s quite safe to call this Eupeodes luniger (we don?t use Metasyrphus anymore).

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 27-12-2007 13:26
#3

E. luniger! :P

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 27-12-2007 13:26
#4

it is pretty common at high altitudes. ;)

opss... Andre was first. :)

Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 27-12-2007 13:27

Posted by Philippe moniotte on 27-12-2007 18:01
#5

Thanks Andre and Jorge! It does not seem to be common in my area, though, I understand, not rare.

Cheers
Philippe