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Eupeodes, right? Wrong - Syrphus - male
Copyright © 2007 Ron Hemberger

Eupeodes, right? Wrong - Syrphus - Male
Riley Wilderness Park, Coto De Caza, Orange County, California, USA
March 29, 2007
Hope you're there, Gerard. I'm thinking Eupeodes because of your ID on this post, where you reference shine and margin on abdomen. Have I finally got it right?

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Eupeodes, right? Wrong - Syrphus - male Eupeodes, right? Wrong - Syrphus - male Eupeodes, right? Wrong - Syrphus - male Eupeodes, right? Wrong - Syrphus - male Eupeodes, right? Wrong - Syrphus - male
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Contributed by Ron Hemberger on 8 April, 2007 - 6:06pm
Last updated 5 March, 2009 - 4:24pm

Moved
Moved from Syrphini.
… Ron Hemberger, 5 March, 2009 - 4:23pm login or register to post comments

I Agree
With Martin, it's a male Syrphus....
Sorry Ron :-))
Greetings
… Gerard Pennards, 5 March, 2009 - 4:00pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks, Gerard.
For calling this to my attention and for providing a solid ID.
… Ron Hemberger, 5 March, 2009 - 4:21pm login or register to post comments

I have the feeling that it mi
I have the feeling that it might be genus Syrphus, but it is very difficult to identify those genera just from the picture.. If you have them under the microscope, it is much easier..
… Martin Hauser, 9 April, 2007 - 12:37pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks, Martin
I realize these are tricky. Myself, I'm inclined to go with feelings, but will probably err on the conservative side with this post.

Thanks again!
… Ron Hemberger, 9 April, 2007 - 12:39pm login or register to post comments

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