Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Syrphidae unknown...

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 31-08-2014 07:29
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The colouration depends of the temperature during pupal stage. Warm temperatures make lighter coloured forms, cold temperatures make darker coloured forms. Darker forms better retain the heat.

Edited by Stephane Lebrun on 31-08-2014 07:41