Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Syrphidae? -> Ephydra sp.

Posted by sbushes on 16-06-2023 13:19
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Syrphidae?

In the Vega archipelago,Norway.

Limited inhabitants on this island, so maybe can go to species.
Abundant at location.

Can take sample to get better shots if helpful, but what do I need to image?

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Edited by sbushes on 17-06-2023 15:16

Posted by sbushes on 16-06-2023 13:19
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Posted by sbushes on 16-06-2023 13:20
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Posted by sbushes on 16-06-2023 13:20
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Posted by atylotus on 16-06-2023 18:18
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No Syrphidae. Looks more like Ephydra or Setacera (Ephydridae) to me. Does it have a dorsal pattern, then Ephydra (marine), if not Setacera (fresh water). Whatever the genus, species level is impossible without breeding them to adult stage or DNA. Unless of course only 1 species is known from that location

Edited by atylotus on 16-06-2023 19:04

Posted by sbushes on 17-06-2023 00:52
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Ok, interesting, thanks.

I think it was marine... at least, very close to tidal zone...but also very stagnant and smelly... ?

I think it also had a dorsal pattern.
Here is another from that day shot whilst underwater...

Posted by atylotus on 17-06-2023 05:27
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Tidal....smelly....it al fits for Ephydra sp