Thread subject: Diptera.info :: male of Parasyrphus punctulatus? => confirmed

Posted by Siegfried Rudolf on 13-04-2026 08:50
#1
Hi together,

I photographed this hoverfly, which is about 7 mm long, on April 11, 2026, in a garden in southwestern Germany. Can you confirm that it is Parasyrphus punctulatus?

Greetings Siggi
Edited by Siegfried Rudolf on 14-04-2026 15:43

Posted by Siegfried Rudolf on 13-04-2026 08:51
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pic. 2

Posted by Siegfried Rudolf on 13-04-2026 08:51
#3
pic. 3

Posted by eklans on 14-04-2026 10:50
#4
Yes, looks good (but difficult to see if the arista is reddish)

Posted by Siegfried Rudolf on 14-04-2026 15:43
#5
Hi Eric,

many thanks! Unfortunately, I don't have any better pictures.

Greetings Siggi