Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Syrphus?

Posted by ChrisR on 15-06-2006 22:47
#1
Bill Temple, a friend of mine from the Hardy Orchid Society (http://www.hardyo...ty.org.uk/) sent me the following pics and would like opinions on which hoverfly it might be. The fly has clearly detatched pollinia from the orchid so it would be nice to confirm the identification for his botanical records. Smile
Edited by ChrisR on 15-06-2006 22:49

Posted by ChrisR on 15-06-2006 22:48
#2
and another...

Posted by Paul Beuk on 16-06-2006 07:21
#3
The picture was taken in the UK...?

Posted by Menno Reemer on 16-06-2006 08:43
#4
This is Eupeodes corollae (whether it's in the UK or not), considering the abdominal markings and the pattern on the frons. A very common species.

Posted by ChrisR on 16-06-2006 09:25
#5
Thanks Menno - and yes Paul - in the UK, sorry for not putting in more information Smile