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birght yellow heared fly in Greece
AliWi
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Posted on 17-05-2019 06:23
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Dear all,

this tiny beauty was found on 27.04.2019 in Dadia forest, northern Greece (close to Turkey).
Thankful for any hint.

Best
Alex
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another one
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helge
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Hi! Syrphidae, Merodon sp. ♂
Cheers, Helge
 
AliWi
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Thanks, Helge.
Cheers,
Alex
 
treebeard
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I would suggest Merodon equestris, though I have no idea about Greek species. In the Central Europe I would be sure.
 
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More like belong to Merodon aeneus complex of several cryptic species.

Greetings, Leendert-Jan van der Ent
 
treebeard
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Oh yes, tibiae 1 and 2 seem to be pale.
 
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