Posted by FrankVassen on 09-02-2020 10:12
#1
I wonder if the fly on the attached picture can be identified to the species?
Merodon sp., Serra de São Mamede, Portugal, 10 April 2019
found in a cork oak grove on limestone
Posted by Andre on 09-02-2020 14:41
#2
Hi Frank,
This is either M. equestris, or M. flavus or M. confusus. Very hard from a picture... Confusing it might be!
I hope you collected it?
If you did, I'd be very grateful if you send it to me (together with all hoverflies you collected in Portugal, since I am working on a new paper with updates on the PT hoverfly fauna). Thanks!
André
Edited by Andre on 09-02-2020 16:17