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Michael V
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Posted on 28-04-2020 18:23
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Found: 28.Apr. 2020 Germany, Saxonia, forest near Leipzig

Hello,
have anybody a idea, what for a Syrphidae it is?
Thanks and Greeting
Michael
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It is female Platycheirus, and as the rectangular spots on the abdomen seem rather grey-silvery than yellow and the front and middle legs are very yellow, P. albimanus would be my guess (compare https://www.flick...990848273/).
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Michael V
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Hello Sundew,
Thank you for your help.
Best regards
Michael

Sundew wrote:
It is female Platycheirus, and as the rectangular spots on the abdomen seem rather grey-silvery than yellow and the front and middle legs are very yellow, P. albimanus would be my guess (compare https://www.flick...990848273/).
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Paul Beuk
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Ans what if I suggest P. scutatus?
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