Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Amongst the Hogweed

Posted by cornascrebe on 28-06-2011 23:52
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Found today 28/06/11 on Hogweed Uk weather Hot /Humid this Bee Mimic confirmation of species appreciated

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Hoverfly 8483 by Wildlife Ranger, on Flickr

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Hoverfly 8490 by Wildlife Ranger, on Flickr

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Hoverfly 8485 by Wildlife Ranger, on Flickr

Many thanks in Advance

Colin D

Posted by Paul Beuk on 29-06-2011 13:37
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Cheilosia illustrata

Posted by ChrisR on 29-06-2011 14:44
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Yes - very common at the moment on hogweeds and a very atypical Cheilosia, in that it is easy to field identify :)

Posted by cornascrebe on 29-06-2011 19:53
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Dear Paul & Chris

Thank you for that it did pose an initial teaser at first glance in the Field I thought may be an Eristalis intricarius
Many thanks for jumping in guys your feedback always appreciated

Best Wishes

Colin D