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 Betasyrphus, possibly B. luci, Zambia
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| Will van Niekerk |
Posted on 18-01-2012 22:12
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 Member Location: UK Posts: 508 Joined: 16.11.11 |
Not a clue where this one is concerned - and, given my recent history, I shouldn't be particularly surprised if told it wasn't a Syrphid at all. I would be disappointed, because I thought I was getting good at recognising hoverflies for being that (if nothing more), but not surprised. Before that pre-amble takes itself any further; Place: Chongwe District, Lusaka Province, Zambia Habitat: hedgerow on sandy soil, very keen on wet mud. Date: 10-09-2011 Size - 10-12mm. Will van Niekerk attached the following image:  [135.62Kb] Edited by Will van Niekerk on 18-01-2012 23:40 |
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| Gerard Pennards |
Posted on 18-01-2012 23:21
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 Member Location: Amersfoort Posts: 1914 Joined: 07.06.04 |
Looks like a male Betasyrphus, maybe something like Betasyrphus luci, but the speciesname is not sure! Greetings Greetings, Gerard Pennards |
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| Will van Niekerk |
Posted on 18-01-2012 23:37
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Member Location: UK Posts: 508 Joined: 16.11.11 |
The hoverflies have gone a lot quicker than I expected. Thanks! |
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