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Epistrophe melanostoma ♂?
Bembix
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Posted on 23-03-2022 14:48
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Good afternoon

is this Epistrophe melanostoma? Size ~ 10 mm. Found 2022 - 03 - 23 in the garden in southwest Germany.

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Juergen Peters
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Posted on 24-03-2022 21:15
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Hello,

too early for Epistrophe melanostoma. I think, this is a male Syrphus.

P.S.: Syrphids should be posted in the Syrphidae subforum.
Best regards,
Jürgen

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