Thread subject: Diptera.info :: A hoverfly species in China

Posted by beeny on 10-03-2006 15:22
#1

Anyone can tell me the genus?Thanks!
www.diptera.info/forim/7-1310-1.jpg

Posted by Susan R Walter on 10-03-2006 15:27
#2

Beeny

I assume it is Helophilus sp. I think they are the only ones with such defined vertical orange thoracic stripes, but I am only familiar with hoverflies in western Europe.

Posted by beeny on 10-03-2006 15:55
#3

A big thank to your tip Susan!:D
Is it another Helophilus?;)
www.diptera.info/forim/7-1310-2.jpg

Posted by Xespok on 10-03-2006 16:13
#4

Helophilus virgatus female (top) and male (bottom). One of the most common Syrphids in Japan.

http://xespok.net/gallery/Milesiinae?page=2

Posted by beeny on 10-03-2006 16:32
#5

Thanks Xespok!!!B)B)B)
Your pix are Great!!!:o:o:D

Posted by Robert Nash on 10-03-2006 19:17
#6

Yes Terrific pictures:p:p:p. First I have seen of this species. My thanks too.Robert