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Hoverfly for ID
creaturesnapper
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Posted on 19-06-2016 14:32
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I took this picture in North Devon ,and unfortunately it was the only shot I managed before the hoverfly sped off. I don't know if anyone can help with an ID from this angle ,but any help would be much appreciated .
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Ectemnius
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Posted on 20-06-2016 11:50
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Hello creaturesnapper,

Its a Syrphidae; Meliscaeva auricollis. The spots with the oblique hind margin on the abdomen are the feature to look for.

Greetings,

Ectemnius
 
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