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 Eumerus sp. [f]
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| Jacqueline Burrell |
Posted on 17-05-2009 15:37
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Member Location: Cairo, Egypt Posts: 75 Joined: 13.08.08 |
This was feeding from Aptenia cordifolia in the garden in Cairo today. This flower is 1.2cm in diametre.
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| Jacqueline Burrell |
Posted on 17-05-2009 15:37
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Member Location: Cairo, Egypt Posts: 75 Joined: 13.08.08 |
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| Gerard Pennards |
Posted on 17-05-2009 16:03
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 Member Location: Amersfoort Posts: 1914 Joined: 07.06.04 |
Yes, it's a hoverfly in the genus Eumerus, a female. Maybe Maddin can tell you more? Greetings, Gerard Greetings, Gerard Pennards |
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| Maddin |
Posted on 18-05-2009 18:30
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 Member Location: Sacramento CA USA Posts: 194 Joined: 30.06.05 |
Very likely the female of Eumerus obliquus. But there might be more species under this name and only the males can be identified with certainty.
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