Thread subject: Diptera.info :: teneral Melanostoma mellinum [f] (maybe)

Posted by Thoma2008 on 03-05-2023 21:11
#1
Hello,

teneral Syrphidae

Is further ID possible? Unfortunately it was blown away before I could take a dorsal photo.

In a citizen science project I am analysing the biodiversity in a specific area of one m² for one year. Therefore an ID of the individual would be great.

Beside the ID: Are the white lines in the body trachea?

Found at the edge of mixed beech forrest. 22nd April 2023
Konstanz Germany Lake Constance area Position 47.692528 N, 9.177509E
480 m above sea level.


Thank you
Thomas

Below photo taken at 10:43
Edited by Thoma2008 on 04-05-2023 05:41

Posted by Thoma2008 on 03-05-2023 21:14
#2
photo taken at 9:15

Posted by Thoma2008 on 03-05-2023 21:15
#3
photo taken 9:09

Posted by Roger Thomason on 03-05-2023 21:58
#4
Melanostoma mellinum [f] maybe...
Edited by Roger Thomason on 03-05-2023 22:02

Posted by Thoma2008 on 04-05-2023 05:40
#5
Dear Roger,
thank you!
Best regards,
Thomas

Posted by Gerrit Oehm on 09-03-2024 19:08
#6
I think it is Melanostoma scalare - the triangular spots of Melanostoma are visible - then we have a front view of the face that seems to be completely dusted except the facial tubercle (additionally I think the antennae seem to be relatively more light than what I am used to see in M. mellinum, but do not think that this is a strong trait).