Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Meliscaeva auricollis (female)?

Posted by rafael_carbonell on 21-01-2012 19:45
#1

Today, 21th january 2012, found near a stone oak forest, taking a rest and cleaning wings after eating at Rosmarinus officinalis flowers. Camí al Pla de Solls, Beuda, Girona, NE Iberian peninsula, UTM31T DG77, 530 m.

Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 21-01-2012 20:56
#2

Rafael, I agree. It enterely looks like a female Meliscaeva auricollis. That is what I would say it is. And there are very few other options at this time of the year ;)

Posted by rafael_carbonell on 21-01-2012 21:16
#3

Many thanks Piluca
:)
so now we can rename this one also:
http://www.biodiversidadvirtual.org/insectarium/details.php?image_id=305694

Best wishes,

Rafael

Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 21-01-2012 21:37
#4

There I go, then ;)