Eupeodes volucris ? - Scaeva affinis

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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Hexapods (Hexapoda) » Insects (Insecta) » Flies (Diptera) » "Aschiza" » Hover Flies (Syrphidae) » Syrphinae » Syrphini » Scaeva » Scaeva affinis

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Copyright © 2009 Gary McDonald

Eupeodes volucris ? - Scaeva affinis

Aromas, San Benito County, California, USA
April 20, 2009
Size: ~14mm total length.

This is the first Syrphid that I've seen come to the black light, a real treat to have a Syrphid stand still for several photos. Looks similar to

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Contributed by Gary McDonald on 23 April, 2009 - 11:57am
Last updated 29 April, 2009 - 9:34am

Agreed

On Scaeva pyrastri!

… Gerard Pennards, 24 April, 2009 - 4:25pm

Thank you Gerard, Alice, & Ron

for the species ID.

… Gary McDonald, 29 April, 2009 - 9:33am

Looks more like a Scaeva pyrastri...

Scaeva pyrastri images

… Alice Cavette, 23 April, 2009 - 7:19pm

Seconded

Note that the light markings have more of a "hand painted" look with "blobby" ends, as opposed to the more geometric, almost printed appearance of Eupeodes. (Disclaimer: No expert here, and I've been wrong on these before.)

Very nice shots, Gary, particularly the side view. You certainly made the most out of your opportunity.

… Ron Hemberger, 23 April, 2009 - 7:48pm

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