Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Eristalis similis (F) conf. by Andre

Posted by Roger Thomason on 25-06-2010 19:30
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Found this one passing the time of day with a P.manicatus in my garden this afternoon. Is it E.similis? Not on my checklist if it is.
Edited by Roger Thomason on 30-06-2010 21:03

Posted by Roger Thomason on 25-06-2010 19:31
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Posted by Roger Thomason on 25-06-2010 19:31
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Posted by Roger Thomason on 25-06-2010 19:32
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Posted by Andre on 30-06-2010 17:01
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Yes Smile

Posted by conopid on 30-06-2010 18:53
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Nice find Roger. Wil you be sending the record into the Hoverfly Recording Scheme? I think this would prove to be a very interesting record in the UKGrin.
http://www.hoverfly.org.uk/portal.php

Posted by Roger Thomason on 30-06-2010 20:49
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Thanks for confirming Andre Smile
Hi Nigel, funny you should mention it, but I've just emailed Stuart Ball a few minutes ago. Seems this is a bit of a rarity in the UK according to the HRS Website;
http://www.hoverf...c.php?t=92
http://www.hoverf...p;id=10955

Imaging a pair of them turning up in the only garden in Shetland that the owner is interested in flies....what are the odds?
Might have to buy a Lottery Ticket this week for the first time...odds are about the same or even less for hitting the Jackpot I would think.

Regards Roger

Edit. Might even get a red dot on the map..Smile
Edited by Roger Thomason on 30-06-2010 20:51

Posted by conopid on 02-07-2010 15:30
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Yes I looked at the HRS map before I posted to you the suggestion. A very nice new record. There are probably good numbers about, but thinly spread so that only the chosen few get to see themSmile