Diptera.info :: Identification queries :: Diptera (adults)
 Melanostoma scalare?
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| Tony Towner |
Posted on 24-04-2008 21:55
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Member Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 49 Joined: 07.11.06 |
There has been several of these Hoverflies on my Forget-Me-Nots just recently. It is difficult to see the orientation of the triangular spots of this species. Could the identification be confirmed please? Regards Tony. UK, Reading. Tony Towner attached the following image:  [34.22Kb] Edited by Tony Towner on 24-04-2008 21:59 |
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| kitenet |
Posted on 25-04-2008 23:13
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 Member Location: Buckinghamshire, UK Posts: 118 Joined: 04.05.06 |
Hi Tony, Can't quite see enough of the markings and legs to be sure, but from what I can see I wonder if this is a Platycheirus rather than Melanostoma? Martin Martin Harvey |
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| Jan HC Velterop |
Posted on 27-04-2008 17:44
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Member Location: Enschede NL 7544 ZE 106 Posts: 56 Joined: 08.03.06 |
Hi, this fly has for my eyes some bluish look. The fore tibia is vague but definitely broadened. I would not be surprised bij Platycheirus albimanus, but I am not feeling sure. Jan H.C.Velterop. |
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| Tony Towner |
Posted on 29-04-2008 17:32
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Member Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 49 Joined: 07.11.06 |
I have found a dead specimen indoors. Does this confirm Platycheirus albimanus? Tony. Tony Towner attached the following image:  [81.53Kb] |
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| Tony Towner |
Posted on 29-04-2008 21:35
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Member Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 49 Joined: 07.11.06 |
Here is another picture that might help. Tony. Tony Towner attached the following image:  [39.36Kb] |
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| Gerard Pennards |
Posted on 29-04-2008 22:06
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 Member Location: Amersfoort Posts: 1914 Joined: 07.06.04 |
Last two pictures are for sure Platycheirus albimanus females, and your first picture seems indeed to be the male of that species! greetings Greetings, Gerard Pennards |
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