Posted by Tony Irwin on 08-08-2006 01:01
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Yes, they're syrphids, and such a cute pair! B)
They are in the genus
Copestylum, which includes a number of species associated with decaying cacti. The long, downward-pointing face is reminiscent of
Volucella (very familiar to European dipterists), and some species of
Copestylum were originally placed in that genus.
Edited by Tony Irwin on 08-08-2006 08:18