Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Episyrphus balteatus ?

Posted by lweit on 04-06-2006 22:32
#1

Is this Episyrphus the species balteatus (Degeer), I've photos of this species but the yellow shape on the abdomen is'nt like the shape on this photo (on my specimens the first stripe is partially yellow).
The sp?cimen on this photo is a female ??
Thank you

Posted by Mark van Veen on 04-06-2006 22:52
#2

It is Episyrphus balteatus, that species is variable in colour on the abdomen.

Edited by Mark van Veen on 04-06-2006 22:52