Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Dasysyrphus? - female Scaeva selenitica

Posted by Morten A Mjelde on 09-12-2020 01:08
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This one was tricky.... Northern part of south Norway, Dovre, 24 June. Approx. 900 m asl.

Edited by Morten A Mjelde on 09-12-2020 18:26

Posted by Morten A Mjelde on 09-12-2020 01:08
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Posted by Morten A Mjelde on 09-12-2020 01:12
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Posted by Morten A Mjelde on 09-12-2020 01:13
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Posted by Morten A Mjelde on 09-12-2020 01:14
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Posted by eklans on 09-12-2020 10:06
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Hi Morten, Dasysyrphus should have a black stigma and the face is not protruding.
I think it's a female Scaeva selenicta.

Greetings, Eric Kloeckner

Posted by Morten A Mjelde on 09-12-2020 16:24
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Hi Eric!

Yes, I agree. Thank you very much. I think the relatively small hook-shaped spots on the abdomen confused me a bit.

Morten

Posted by Roger Thomason on 09-12-2020 18:20
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Scaeva selenitica ...... being pedantic.. :)

Edited by Roger Thomason on 09-12-2020 18:21

Posted by eklans on 09-12-2020 18:25
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