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Is this a BOMBYLIIDAE and if so which one?
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nick smith |
Posted on 24-06-2010 14:52
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Hi, photographed this yesterday in the S E of England. We have a couple of variagated Euonymus bushes just coming into flower and I want to record as many of the species that I can that visit it. Could anyone help with the identifactions of the diptera please? This one was about the 12 -15 mm in length and made a very loud buzzing noise when flying (not unlike an inflated but untied balloon being let go!) Thanks (there will be more to follow!) Edited by nick smith on 24-06-2010 15:12 |
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ChrisR |
Posted on 24-06-2010 15:32
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Syrphidae - Merodon equestris (a common species in gardens - numerous color forms - larvae feed on bulbs) ![]() They are often referred to as 'bee flies' or 'bee mimic flies' but that doesn't make them a bee-fly (Bombylidae) ![]() Manager of the UK Species Inventory in the Angela Marmont Centre for UK Biodiversity at the Natural History Museum, London. |
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nick smith |
Posted on 24-06-2010 18:16
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Thanks Chris, looked up your suggestion on bioimages.org.uk and the photos there are very similar, so thanks for the info. Nick |
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ChrisR |
Posted on 24-06-2010 19:38
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We have a pretty good Gallery here too so if you are ever stuck then try that first ![]() Manager of the UK Species Inventory in the Angela Marmont Centre for UK Biodiversity at the Natural History Museum, London. |
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