Posted by nick upton on 19-03-2010 21:54
#1
Could this especially hairy syrphid be Myathropa florea or is it impossible to say from this limited lateral view?
Photographed feeding on ivy flowers 5.9.09 Wiltshire, southwest UK.
NickU
Posted by tim worfolk on 20-03-2010 09:30
#2
Yes, looks to have the characteristic pale bar on the thoracic dorsum.
Tim
Posted by nick upton on 20-03-2010 20:48
#3
OK, many thanks Tim. This fly only hung around briefly, and I didn't get a top shot, but it stood out as being different with the hairy look and band on the thorax.
Nick