Posted by maroo on 21-11-2014 22:27
#1
Photo taken i the beginning of august, Southern Sweden.
I´m not sure of what sort of Eristalis this is.
Is it possible to id with this picture?!
Posted by Ectemnius on 22-11-2014 10:15
#2
Hello Maroo,
Welcome to diptera.info!
E. lineata is an old name for Eristalis horticola. And you are correct, this is a male of that species.
(b.t.w. It's customary to post Syrphidae in the subforum
http://www.dipter...forum_id=7)
Greetings,
Ectemnius