Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Eristalis from the Alps

Posted by pierred on 13-07-2011 12:33
#1

Hello,

Beginning of june 2011, 1100 m absl, Savoy

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos72/big/5d043216b.jpg
Pierre Duhem : France : Arâches-La Frasse : 74300 : 05/06/2011
Altitude : 1150 m - Taille : 10-12 mm
Réf. : 72516

Following Van Veen's key, I find Eristalis alpina, but I find that the difference with E. rupium is too narrow. Since I know you'llask me about the hind femur, here is the best I can do :

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos72/big/5d043221b.jpg
Pierre Duhem : France : Arâches-La Frasse : 74300 : 05/06/2011
Altitude : 1150 m - Taille : 11-12 mm
Réf. : 72564

What is your verdict?
Many thanks in advance

Posted by Andre on 13-07-2011 18:51
#2

Eristalis rupium female.

Posted by pierred on 13-07-2011 20:01
#3

Andre,

Thanks.