Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Australian Syrphidae (2)
Posted by Graeme Cocks on 25-04-2011 22:03
#1
Silly me, the filesize was too big. The picture should attach this time.
This looks like
Eristalinus sp., however unlike the other one I have collected this one does not have the eyes touching. Sexual dimorphism?
Posted by Graeme Cocks on 25-04-2011 22:05
#2
picture
Posted by Graeme Cocks on 25-04-2011 22:08
#3
This is the one collected earlier,
Eristalinus sp., male.
Posted by Jason G on 26-04-2011 01:08
#4
This is the difference between sexes - eyes touching - male, and separated - female. It doesn't always work with syrphids though.
Glad to see you're now collecting.
Posted by Graeme Cocks on 26-04-2011 01:41
#5
Thanks Jason.
I've been collecting since 1989.
Cheers, Graeme