Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Merodon equestris actually | British Criorhina for ID

Posted by evergestis on 16-05-2018 20:43
#1
Is this Criorhina floccosa or C. berberina?

UK, London, Wimbledon Common, 15 May 2018:

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Edited by evergestis on 17-05-2018 19:02

Posted by Ectemnius on 16-05-2018 21:11
#2
Hi evergestis,

Its neither. Merodon equestris, a colour morph unbeknownst to me.

Greetings,

Ectemnius

Posted by evergestis on 17-05-2018 00:20
#3
Thanks! It's apparently f. narcissi, as known in Britain.