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 Hoverfly for ID
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| blackbird |
Posted on 30-05-2007 17:03
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I think this is a hoverfly. Please can anyone help me identify the species. Photographed on 26th May at Martin Mere, Lancashire UK. thanks
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| blackbird |
Posted on 30-05-2007 17:04
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Another view
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| crex |
Posted on 30-05-2007 17:09
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I'm no expert. I'm guessing - male Syritta pipiens!? |
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| jezlee |
Posted on 30-05-2007 17:29
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 Member Location: West Midlands, UK Posts: 195 Joined: 12.06.06 |
I too would say Syritta pipiens ... 
Jez Lee www.uknature.co.uk |
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| Susan R Walter |
Posted on 30-05-2007 17:52
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 Member Location: Touraine du Sud, central France Posts: 1802 Joined: 14.01.06 |
No, Tropidia scita, a wetlands species. The projection on the hind femor is distinctive.
Susan |
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| jezlee |
Posted on 30-05-2007 18:06
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Member Location: West Midlands, UK Posts: 195 Joined: 12.06.06 |
I'll get my coat .... 
Jez Lee www.uknature.co.uk |
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| blackbird |
Posted on 31-05-2007 10:30
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Thanks Guys I really appreciate the assistance |
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