Posted by Volkmar on 17-07-2026 19:20
#1
Hello,
I think it's Eristalis arbustorum, the European drone fly—am I right?
best regards, Volkmar
Data: Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, D-59821 Arnsberg, 235 m, 7.17.202,garden, sitting on the blossom of the wild carrot.
Edited by Volkmar on 17-07-2026 19:21
Posted by Juergen Peters on 17-07-2026 23:02
#2
Yellow fore and middle tarsi, male with conical abdomen -->
Eristalis pertinax.
Should have been posted in the Syrphidae subforum...
Posted by Volkmar on 18-07-2026 06:54
#3
Many thanks for the identification and the pointers regarding the distinguishing features. You're right, that was my mistake—it belongs in the hoverfly forum; it's a pity that it can't be changed after the fact.
Best regards
Volkmar