Thread subject: Diptera.info :: birght yellow heared fly in Greece

Posted by AliWi on 17-05-2019 07:23
#1

Dear all,

this tiny beauty was found on 27.04.2019 in Dadia forest, northern Greece (close to Turkey).
Thankful for any hint.

Best
Alex

Edited by AliWi on 17-05-2019 07:23

Posted by AliWi on 17-05-2019 07:24
#2

another one

Posted by helge on 17-05-2019 07:52
#3

Hi! Syrphidae, Merodon sp. ♂
Cheers, Helge

Posted by AliWi on 11-06-2019 09:24
#4

Thanks, Helge.
Cheers,
Alex

Posted by treebeard on 11-06-2019 12:11
#5

I would suggest Merodon equestris, though I have no idea about Greek species. In the Central Europe I would be sure.

Posted by ljvanderent on 11-06-2019 14:38
#6

More like belong to Merodon aeneus complex of several cryptic species.

Greetings, Leendert-Jan van der Ent

Posted by treebeard on 11-06-2019 15:02
#7

Oh yes, tibiae 1 and 2 seem to be pale.