Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Volucella bombylans (was: Muscidae ? 6152)
Posted by Gumenuk Vitalij on 28-11-2008 11:26
#1
To which family does this belong? a sort a kind ?
Midland of Russia, the Moscow region (Jugo-east area). 10.06.2005
Edited by ChrisR on 29-11-2008 13:13
Posted by Roger Thomason on 28-11-2008 12:21
#2
Syrphidae-Looks similar to Arctophila superbiens in the gallery, only a bit paler in colour,
In wrong forum
Edited by Roger Thomason on 28-11-2008 12:28
Posted by ChrisR on 28-11-2008 12:36
#3
I'd say
Volucella bombylans, if it was in England :)
Posted by Roger Thomason on 28-11-2008 12:51
#4
You're probably right, I can't tell the difference between chalk and cheese so I've no chance with these things.:|
Off to lie down in a darkened room :)
Call me when its springtime
Edited by Roger Thomason on 28-11-2008 12:53
Posted by Gumenuk Vitalij on 28-11-2008 13:20
#5
Thanks for the rendered help
Posted by Gerard Pennards on 28-11-2008 13:32
#6
And yes, it's a female Volucella bombylans, and this color variation is called plumata!
Greetings
Posted by Gumenuk Vitalij on 28-11-2008 14:15
#7
Gerard Pennards wrote:
And yes, it's a female Volucella bombylans, and this color variation is called plumata!
Greetings
Thanks for the rendered help