Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Eristalinus sepulchralis?
Posted by lynkos on 16-10-2005 05:58
#1
Could this fine Syrphidae enjoying the autumn Erica multiflora here near Rome in Italy be Eristalinus sepulchralis?
Thanks, Sarah
Posted by Andre on 20-10-2005 20:52
#2
You are almost right. This species is Eristalis aeneus, a female.
Nice picture :)
Posted by lynkos on 21-10-2005 07:07
#3
Thanks Andre, both for the identification and the kind words. I don't suppose you happen to know of a good non-technical key for the Syrphidae;), Sarah
Posted by Andre on 24-10-2005 15:06
#4
There is, unfortunately, no key to the syrphidae of the Iberian peninsula :(
Reason why I am shipping some specimens to Alicante today.
So, if you like to do some nessecary work: write this key! ;)
Anyway, there are some sources on the internet. On Mark van Veen's site you may find some help (but does not contain all spanish species, so be carefull):
http://home.hccne...index.html
Then there are several sites with pictures, that can help you. To mention two:
www.syrphidae.com (which is currently offline)
http://perso.wana...aix/L.html
Have fun!
Posted by lynkos on 25-10-2005 07:37
#5
Thanks again Andre for this useful information. I've bookmarked all the sites and I'll go back later to browse. One of the frustrating things for a beginning in the Diptera is the lack of readily available guides and keys accessible to the layman, but I will persist! Sarah
Posted by Paul Beuk on 25-10-2005 07:54
#6
Sarah,
All these links were available from the Web Links. Check the Online keys and Families sections.
Posted by Andre on 25-10-2005 10:34
#7
Please do persist Sarah, there's a lot to do in Italy!
:)
Posted by lynkos on 26-10-2005 06:59
#8
I certainly will Andre... the enthusiasm grows daily ;), Sarah