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Syrphid Flies Epistrophella emarginata male  - Epistrophella emarginata - male

Syrphid Flies Epistrophella emarginata male - Epistrophella emarginata - Male
Verona, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada
August 9, 2010
Size: 8-10mm
looks like a Melangyna male. Is species I.D. possible?

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Syrphid Flies Epistrophella emarginata male  - Epistrophella emarginata - male Syrphid Flies Epistrophella emarginata male  - Epistrophella emarginata - male

Moved
Moved from Syrphini.

Moved
Moved from Melangyna.
If the ID is in doubt it is better to move it to tribe.

 
Yes, it is a better place...
Yes, it is a better place... This pic bothers me, because it looks very distinct and I feel like we should be able to put a name on it... and I mean a species name...I am sure we will, it is just a matter of time..

 
Ximo came up with the ID, and
Ximo came up with the ID, and I think he is right... very nice addition to the guide

I think this is Eupeodes... o
I think this is Eupeodes... one of the more northern once... I do not know of any Melangyna with such large spots... the yellow margin on the thorax is strange, and so are the black hind legs and the orange front and middle legs... should be easy to ID, but I just do not know this species...(or genus for that)

Moved
Moved from Syrphid Flies.

Once again, you're ID's good.
I think these are tough to get to species; none here have made it. Generally speaking, shots showing the legs and shots showing the face can prove invaluable in species ID of syrphids. (Wing veins and pattern on the back are probably the two most important points, but you're already covering these well. Other contributors take note!)

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