Thread subject: Diptera.info :: male of Chrysotoxum festivum? => confirmed

Posted by Siegfried Rudolf on 26-06-2023 16:20
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Hi together,

I found this hoverfly on June 24th in a meadow in Germany, Southern Black Forest. I estimate the size at 12 to 13 mm. Is that Chrysotoxum festivum?

Thanks, Siggi
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Edited by Siegfried Rudolf on 26-06-2023 18:56

Posted by Siegfried Rudolf on 26-06-2023 16:20
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pic. 2

Posted by Siegfried Rudolf on 26-06-2023 16:21
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pic. 3

Posted by eklans on 26-06-2023 18:08
#4
Hi Siggi, I think C. festivum is correct: antennal segment 3 < 1+2, femora 1 and 2 yellow, no black areas.

Posted by Siegfried Rudolf on 26-06-2023 18:56
#5
Thank you very much Eric,

Greetings Siggi