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Syrphids on willow (23.03.11) --> Melangyna quadrimaculata (f)
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Hello!

The flowering willows at a hedge (northwest Germany) were full of small to medium sized (7-9 mm) hoverflies yesterday. Most had no or nearly no markings on the abdomen. Any suggestions? Melangyna sp.? Or Cheilosia sp.?


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Edited by Juergen Peters on 25-03-2011 20:57
Best regards,
Jürgen

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Three additional pics:


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Jürgen

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Female Melangyna quadrimaculata.
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Stephane Lebrun wrote:
Female Melangyna quadrimaculata.


Many thanks, Stephane!
Edited by Juergen Peters on 25-03-2011 20:57
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