Posted by karl7 on 21-12-2025 10:51
#1
Have a nice Day. One Question please. Is this a Eristalinus aeneus? I would be very grateful for a reply.
Location data: Austria, Lower Austria, Tattendorf, 220m, flowering area, 31.5.2025, size 8-10mm
Kind regards Karl.
Edited by karl7 on 23-12-2025 19:50
Posted by eklans on 22-12-2025 14:26
#3
very likely female
E. aeneus - but the reliable character to tell a female
aeneus from
sepulchralis, the pilosity of the eyes, is not clearly visible.
aeneus: only upper half of the eyes hairy
sepulchralis: eyes entirely haired
Posted by karl7 on 23-12-2025 19:49
#4
Hello Eric thank you for the Answer of female Eristalinus cf. aeneus. Perhaps I'll find this species again next year. Then I'll photograph its eyes first thing.
Kind regards Karl.