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Volucella bombylans var. plumata from Russia
Nikolay_D
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Posted on 05-10-2021 19:23
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 Hi,
Please, help with the ID for this Arctophila sp.
Specimen data: June 6, 2021 Russia, Moscow Region, dry meadow.
Body length: 13mm. Wingspan: 24mm.
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Edited by Nikolay_D on 06-10-2021 20:28
 
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 Volucella bombylans var. plumata. The wing venation of Arctophila (or subgenus of Sericomyia) is different, and the species prefer mountainous regions.
 
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 Thank you for the help with the ID!
 
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