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Volucella sp.
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lweit |
Posted on 22-07-2006 15:13
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Hello I think this syrph is Volucella inanis (Linnaeus, 1758), 15 mm lenght, lenght of a wings 15 mm I've taken this photo in NE of France, near Metz |
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lweit |
Posted on 22-07-2006 15:15
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Another photo of this Volucella |
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lweit |
Posted on 22-07-2006 15:17
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The last photo Louis |
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Tony Irwin |
Posted on 22-07-2006 16:11
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It certainly is - a freshly emerged male (the grey smoky patches on the wing will darken up as it matures). This is a species that has spread rapidy through much of southern Britain in recent years, and is a regular visitor to gardens in Norwich (particularly fond of Origanum).
Tony ---------- Tony Irwin |
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