Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Syrphidae from Nepal
Posted by ViktorNebenfuehr on 24-12-2025 12:02
#1
The specimen was found hovering/ circling a large rotten tree, then getting closer to the trunk and landing directly at a hole in the tree.
18.10.2025 - Nepal, 1.5km NE of Swanta village (~5km N of Ghorepani), Alt. 2450m, exposure NE, in dense suptropical forest.
I am not farmiliar with syrphids - but I would be interested, what this could be, as I really could not find anything similar.
Thank you!
Edited by ViktorNebenfuehr on 24-12-2025 12:10
Posted by ViktorNebenfuehr on 25-12-2025 17:12
#2
A member of the Milesiini?
Posted by eklans on 26-12-2025 12:26
#3
The wing venation and habitus points to
Milesia sp.
Posted by ViktorNebenfuehr on 26-12-2025 23:06
#4
Thank you!
Posted by Zeegers on 28-12-2025 13:15
#5
Check the proboscis (first pic) !
Theo
Posted by eklans on 28-12-2025 16:35
#6
Proboscis look like
Bomblyidae or
Nemestrinidae - but the antennae/wings do not match?
Or do you think of another family?
Edited by eklans on 28-12-2025 16:36
Posted by Zeegers on 28-12-2025 20:27
#7
Lycastris
Theo
Posted by ViktorNebenfuehr on 28-12-2025 23:31
#8
Oh, yes! This seems to be it! Many thanks!