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 Helophilus?
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| Brad H |
Posted on 15-06-2006 10:50
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This Syrphid was seen sipping nectar from onion flowers at the northern end of the South Island of New Zealand during the early afternoon in January (summer). Would anyone hazard a gues at what it might be? Maybe a species of Helophilus?
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| Brad H |
Posted on 15-06-2006 11:14
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Member Location: Posts: 2 Joined: 13.06.06 |
sorry, forgot to mention size - about 13 mm long (similar in size to a drone fly- E. tenax). |
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| Gerard Pennards |
Posted on 19-04-2007 09:50
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 Member Location: Amersfoort Posts: 1914 Joined: 07.06.04 |
Hello Brad, Well, I must admit I don't know very much about the Syrphidae of Australia and new Zealand. I can't tell you whether it is helophilus or not, judging on the colors I would guess not. But, there is somebody that maybe can help. It is one of the world specialists in Syrphidae, and his name is C. Thompson. This one: http://www.sel.barc.usda.gov/Diptera/people/fct.htm You could send him an email with the picture. If he answers, please tell us too! greetings, Greetings, Gerard Pennards |
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| Susan R Walter |
Posted on 19-04-2007 13:10
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 Member Location: Touraine du Sud, central France Posts: 1802 Joined: 14.01.06 |
But I assume it must be some sort of Eristalini, with that strong dip in R4+5?
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| Tony Irwin |
Posted on 19-04-2007 19:40
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Mallota cingulata female. See http://rsnz.natli...03830.html - nice looking fly!
Tony ---------- Tony Irwin |
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