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 Meliscaeva species
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| John East |
Posted on 01-01-2023 09:57
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Member Location: Souni Zanatzia, Limassol, Cyprus Posts: 6 Joined: 24.12.22 |
Hello, This insect was photoed in Cyprus in June, Meliscaeva auricollis is regular in the area but this appears to be closer to Meliscaeva cinctella. Could anyone pass an opinion on the identification? Thanks, John John East attached the following image:  [281.57Kb] |
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| Juergen Peters |
Posted on 01-01-2023 17:32
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 Member Location: northwest Germany Posts: 14392 Joined: 11.09.04 |
Hello, I am no expert and don't know the Cyprus fauna, but if photograped in Central Europe, I think this would be Eupeodes corollae. Best regards, Jürgen -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Juergen Peters Borgholzhausen, Germany WWW: http://insektenfo... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= |
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| John East |
Posted on 02-01-2023 09:16
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Member Location: Souni Zanatzia, Limassol, Cyprus Posts: 6 Joined: 24.12.22 |
Thank you for your comments Juergen, pointing me towards the family Eupeodes is a huge help, however having checked I think mine appears closer to E. latifasciatus. I would be interested to see what you think of this. On the rather rudimentary list that I have of Cyprus Syrphids it seems that we have E. corollae, latifasciatus and nuba. Thank you and Regards, John |
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| Juergen Peters |
Posted on 02-01-2023 19:49
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Member Location: northwest Germany Posts: 14392 Joined: 11.09.04 |
Hello John, I have compared my photos of Euopeodes latifasciatus and corollae. Very difficult... You better wait for an expert. Best regards, Jürgen -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Juergen Peters Borgholzhausen, Germany WWW: http://insektenfo... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= |
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