Diptera.info :: Identification queries :: Diptera (adults)
 Syrphidae - Toxomerus?
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| Bruce Marlin |
Posted on 31-12-2004 17:10
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 Member Location: Chicago, Illinois USA Posts: 59 Joined: 12.12.04 |
I only saw this fly one time - this photo was taken near Chicago, IL USA on May 25. Thanks for any help with ID. I love the Syrphidae! 
Edited by Bruce Marlin on 02-01-2005 19:15 |
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| Bruce Marlin |
Posted on 02-01-2005 17:53
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Member Location: Chicago, Illinois USA Posts: 59 Joined: 12.12.04 |
Is that image loading for anyone else? Each time I look, it does not load. Hm. Anyway.. |
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| Gerard Pennards |
Posted on 02-01-2005 18:07
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 Member Location: Amersfoort Posts: 1914 Joined: 07.06.04 |
Hello Bruce, I have already send you a private message to tell you the picture doesn't load when I open your message! You should ask webmaster (Paul) to help you!  Greetings Greetings, Gerard Pennards |
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| Gerard Pennards |
Posted on 02-01-2005 21:19
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Member Location: Amersfoort Posts: 1914 Joined: 07.06.04 |
Hello Bruce, This is indeed a female of Toxomerus. The picture is perfect for identification, because the key characteristic feature of the genus Toxomerus is the triangular emargination on the eye margin at or above level of insertion of the antenna. This is clearly visible in this picture! North of Mexico there are 17 species of this genus, so for the species it is a bit more difficult. Maybe somebody with more knowledge of American Syrphids can give more information about the species! Greetings, Greetings, Gerard Pennards |
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