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 Eriozona erratica or Syrphus sp.?
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| Juergen Peters |
Posted on 10-04-2007 19:26
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Hallo, allerseits! This not too small Syrphid (12-14 mm) I saw two days ago in our garden (Ostwestfalen/Germany). Because of the behaviour ("erratically" flying around near the ground, hardly ever sitting down) and broad shape and narrow abdomen bands I thought of a female Eriozona erratica, but was told it is more likely a Syrphus (which were also around at the same time, but to my opinion smaller and more slender). What is it? Thanks in advance!  
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| Paul Beuk |
Posted on 10-04-2007 19:28
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With the dull appearance of the mesonotum I'd go for Syrphus.
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| Juergen Peters |
Posted on 10-04-2007 19:37
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Member Location: northwest Germany Posts: 14322 Joined: 11.09.04 |
Paul Beuk wrote: With the dull appearance of the mesonotum I'd go for Syrphus. Many thanks, Paul! You're faster than I can post  .
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| Dieter |
Posted on 16-04-2007 00:28
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Member Location: Munich, Germany Posts: 114 Joined: 15.04.07 |
M. erraticus has a much more strongly bent vein R4+5 and can be excluded by this charcter. As the hairy are hairy it should be Syrphus torvus. Best regards, Dieter |
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