Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Merodon equestris (female var. flavicans)

Posted by Liliane D on 07-09-2020 11:16
#1

Hello,

In the south of France, on 29 April 2020.
Female - 14 mm
Can the photo of leg III show Merodon equestris?
Thank you for your help

Edited by Liliane D on 15-09-2020 19:19

Posted by Liliane D on 15-09-2020 15:16
#2


Posted by eklans on 15-09-2020 18:51
#3

Hi Liliane, I think you are right with M. equestris (female var. flavicans). But the tooth on the hind femur looks a bit strange - more like a tuft of hair.

Greetings, Eric

Posted by Liliane D on 15-09-2020 19:00
#4

Thank you Eric,
I am also intrigued by the hairy look of this femur tooth.