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Chrysotoxum sp. Female. Is it possible to reach the species?
Maherjos
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Posted on 09-12-2012 10:34
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Photograph taken on December 08, 2012, in Alcornocal de Lujar, Granada, Spain.
Mountain area about 20 kilometers from the Mediterranean coast
Apparent size with wings, about 12-15 mm

Thanks in advance for any help!

Thanks for answers !
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Gerard Pennards
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Female Chrysotoxum sp.
Greetings,
Gerard Pennards
 
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Gerard Pennards wrote:
Female Chrysotoxum sp.


Thank you for their identification.
With your guidance I edit the title, hoping that some other specialist also wants to give us their opinion.

Kind regards.
 
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Looks like C.vernale. However, there are similar species in the Mediterranean and I concur with Gerard, i.e. no definite ID possible without a voucher.

Dieter
 
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