Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Parasyrphus punctulatus Female says dipdip

Posted by Jim Senn on 01-12-2023 18:07
#1

2023-06-06; Badem, RLP, Germany; photos show yellow markings that are flat anterior & rounded posterior. Is this Melangyna lasiophthalma?

Edited by Jim Senn on 07-12-2023 14:02

Posted by Jim Senn on 01-12-2023 18:08
#2

2nd photo

Posted by Jim Senn on 01-12-2023 18:08
#3

3rd photo

Posted by dipdip on 06-12-2023 23:21
#4

My guess: Parasyrphus punctulatus full of egs and therefor rather broad.

Posted by Jim Senn on 07-12-2023 14:07
#5

Thanks for your ID; P. punctulatus that looks much better.