Posted by ChrisR on 15-06-2006 23:47
#1
Bill Temple, a friend of mine from the Hardy Orchid Society (
http://www.hardyo...ty.org.uk/) sent me the following pics and would like opinions on which hoverfly it might be. The fly has clearly detatched pollinia from the orchid so it would be nice to confirm the identification for his botanical records. :)
Edited by ChrisR on 15-06-2006 23:49
Posted by Menno Reemer on 16-06-2006 09:43
#4
This is
Eupeodes corollae (whether it's in the UK or not), considering the abdominal markings and the pattern on the frons. A very common species.
Posted by ChrisR on 16-06-2006 10:25
#5
Thanks Menno - and yes Paul - in the UK, sorry for not putting in more information :)