Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Epistrophe species

Posted by nomad on 25-03-2017 19:30
#1
Is this a Epistrophe species, male and female? seen today March, Urban Park, Swindon, Wilts, England.

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Posted by Fred Fly on 26-03-2017 07:39
#2
Both are belonging to a Syrphus species. First is the female, second the male of S. torvus.
Regards
Piet

Posted by nomad on 26-03-2017 11:01
#3
Many thanks Piet for the ID.