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What genus is this hoverfly? --> Episyrphus balteatus, dark form, possibly intersex
guplox
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Posted on 09-02-2018 14:24
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 Hi,
I spotted this hoverfly with a dark colored abdomen on Bidens pilosa by a river in eastern China December 7 2015.
Very curious about what genus or species this could be.
Any clue would be appreciated.


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Guplox Yang
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Roger Thomason
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 Episyrphus balteatus: melanistic or intersex maybe..

https://diptera.i...d_id=43483
 
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 TumbsUp Thank you for enlightening me.


Roger Thomason wrote:
Episyrphus balteatus: melanistic or intersex maybe..

https://diptera.i...d_id=43483
 
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