Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Syrphidae?

Posted by cyprinoid on 20-11-2009 20:48
#1

I might be WAY off, but could it be Syrphidae?

Norway, 08.10, between 5 and 10 mm

Posted by pierred on 21-11-2009 09:04
#2

Hello,

According to the Rotheray, it could be a Dasysyrphus sp. The picture of Dasysyrphus tricinctus, page 139, is very similar.

Posted by atylotus on 21-11-2009 14:15
#3

It is definitely a Syrphid for the fused posterior spiracles (the black and short tubercles in between the long blackish 'hairs"at the posterior end) are diagnostic for the family. In other families the posterior spiracles are not fused. I'm not familiar with terrestrial syrphid larvae, so you may trust Pierre on this one.

Posted by cyprinoid on 21-11-2009 21:01
#4

Thank you, I regret that I did not take proper pics :@