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Melangyna cincta or Epistrophe melanostoma or ??
kuv
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Posted on 07-11-2012 14:23
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Dates: Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Schenefeld near Hamburg, in an uncultivated area, 25 msm, Outsidefoto: kuv, 19th of April 2012, about 11 am. I think it could be Melangyna cincta or Epistrophe melanostoma, but I'm only an amateur. ID possible? Please help.
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With the triangular yellow spots on T2 it should be Fagisyrphus cinctus.

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Thank you very much, Magnus.Smile Smile Smile
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Gerard Pennards
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Or, as it is called usually, Melangyna cincta.....
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Thank you, Gerard, that's very good for obviousness.
Regards Kuv
 
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