Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chalcosyrphus eunotus?
Posted by Manu70 on 30-04-2026 15:27
#1
Hello ,
Despite the poor quality of the photo, I think it's a male Chalcosyrphus eunotus! Is that correct?
30 04 2026 Granges le bourg, Haute-Saône, Franche-Comté, France
Edited by Manu70 on 30-04-2026 17:51
Posted by eklans on 01-05-2026 09:55
#2
I'm quite sure that
Chalcosyrphus eunotus is correct, but isn't it a female?
Posted by Manu70 on 01-05-2026 10:43
#3
The photo is really bad... the distance between the eyes is hard to read, but I read that the female has more gray spots on her abdomen, but again, it's hard for me to be sure. Anyway, I'll try to take better photos if I see it again. It's still in that old, neglected forest...Thanks for your quick reply.
Posted by Manu70 on 07-05-2026 16:26
#4
In exactly the same spot as the first time, I witnessed the mating (I even have a completely botched photo!), then the male came back to land in front of me, and so I took a few photos...
07 05 2026 Granges le bourg, Haute-Saône, Franche-Comté, France
Posted by Manu70 on 07-05-2026 16:27
#5
07 05 2026 Granges le bourg, Haute-Saône, Franche-Comté, France
Posted by Manu70 on 07-05-2026 16:28
#6
07 05 2026 Granges le bourg, Haute-Saône, Franche-Comté, France
Posted by eklans on 07-05-2026 17:23
#7
No doubt: the male!
Posted by Manu70 on 07-05-2026 17:27
#8
And even a satisfied male... Thanks for reply!