Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Syrphidae maybe?

Posted by fleabag on 25-09-2006 19:32
#1
Hi,

If possible,could anyone please help me with this.

I thought it looked a bit similar in size and shape to the Eristalis arbustorum i had id'd for me here a while back.

West Sussex,downland with meadow,trees and stream.

thanks.

Posted by Kahis on 25-09-2006 20:43
#2
You're on the right track; it is Eristalis tenax (Syrphidae).

Posted by fleabag on 25-09-2006 22:27
#3
many thanks Kahis