Posted by Juergen Peters on 05-04-2006 18:03
#1
Hello!
Despite of 1 ?C and temporary snow showers this medium sized (like an
Episyrphus) hoverfly was feeding today on a Tussilago blossom (also some
Eristalis there) here in Ostwestfalen/Germany. Is it a
Parasyrphus punctulatus? Thanks in advance!
Posted by Zeegers on 05-04-2006 18:50
#3
It is difficult to see,
but I am inclined to think Paul is right: Melangyna lasiophthalma.
The spots are more rectangular in Melangyna.
theo Zeegers
Posted by Juergen Peters on 05-04-2006 18:57
#4
Hello, Paul and Theo!
Thanks for your answers! In March 2005 a supposed
M. lasiopthalma turned out to be a
P. punctulatus, this year the other way... ;-)