Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Eristalis interruptus?

Posted by Tony Towner on 12-01-2008 23:40
#1

This Hoverfly was photographed in my garden on 26/08/2007.

I wonder if anyone could confirm the identification of the species please.

Tony from Tilehurst, Reading, Berks, UK.

Edited by Tony Towner on 13-01-2008 00:03

Posted by Juergen Peters on 13-01-2008 09:21
#2

Hello, Tony!

I think, this is more likely a female Eristalis arbustorum. But wait for the experts.

Posted by Vladimir Davydov on 13-01-2008 09:42
#3

Eristalis arbustorum , For comparison Eristalis interruptus:

Edited by Vladimir Davydov on 13-01-2008 09:43

Posted by Tony Towner on 13-01-2008 18:34
#4

Many thanks for the info.

Tony.