Thread subject: Diptera.info :: ID help please

Posted by Basil Crowley on 05-06-2010 23:06
#1
Can anyone help me identify this insect please. Size around 10mm ish. Place S England. Time: yesterday. The photograph is of a live specimen which ventured indoors.

The thorax has a distinct coppery sheen in some photos, but those femurs, especially the hind ones, are perhaps among the most distinctive features. I have searched for anything like it, but have drawn a complete blank.

Another pic to follow...

Posted by Basil Crowley on 05-06-2010 23:07
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Second image

Posted by Roger Thomason on 06-06-2010 00:22
#3
Syrphidae; male Xylota segnis Smile
Edited by Roger Thomason on 06-06-2010 00:29

Posted by Basil Crowley on 06-06-2010 22:01
#4
Indeed it is. Thank you Roger. Smile

Posted by Paul Beuk on 06-06-2010 22:12
#5
You can even make out the spines under the hind femora are in two rows!

Posted by Basil Crowley on 07-06-2010 12:31
#6
I'd be happy to submit these photos to the gallery, if they meet the standard required.




Posted by Paul Beuk on 07-06-2010 21:31
#7
Submit away. Grin