Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Sphaerophoria sp

Posted by Arthropa on 24-03-2007 14:57
#1
Hi,

I'd like to have your opinion with this male of Sphaerophoria sp, because I have the bad habit to think about S. scripta anytime I meet some Sphaerophoria...

marthaadsl.free.fr/ATH/photos/ATH06-04-25-076.jpg
marthaadsl.free.fr/ATH/photos/ATH06-04-25-077.jpg
(Saint Apollinaire (Burgundy, France) - 25th April 2006)

Since abdomen extends beyond wings, this one should also be S. scripta, is it true ?

Posted by Arthropa on 28-03-2007 19:58
#2
Up... Any opinion ? ;)

Posted by amalia_raluca on 28-03-2007 22:39
#3
some of the Sphaerophoria species can be only identified by the genital characteristics of the males, so it' s npt easy to say if you are right or not. but maybe there is somebody else who can say you more than me about this species.
nice picture.
Best wishes,
Amalia