Thread subject: Diptera.info :: bumblebee mimikry

Posted by Norbert on 05-06-2010 20:39
#1

Dear experts;

Enclsoed a syrphid I found in my garden in Amstetten / Lower Austria at 300m yesterday.
This obviously tries to look like Bombus pratorum. I frequently find Arctophila bombiformis in our area, but this one clearly is different (orange abdomen instead of white)

Anybody could give me hints?

Thanks and best regards;

Norbert.

Posted by Norbert on 05-06-2010 20:41
#2

2nd pic - more available,,,

Posted by Sundew on 06-06-2010 13:49
#3

A syrphid, too: Merodon equestris.