Posted by Jacqueline Burrell on 17-05-2009 15:37
#1
This was feeding from Aptenia cordifolia in the garden in Cairo today. This flower is 1.2cm in diametre.
Edited by Jacqueline Burrell on 18-05-2009 14:47
Posted by Gerard Pennards on 17-05-2009 16:03
#3
Yes, it's a hoverfly in the genus Eumerus, a female.
Maybe Maddin can tell you more?
Greetings,
Gerard
Posted by Maddin on 18-05-2009 18:30
#4
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.