Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Two hoverflies for ID/Confirmation

Posted by PeterD on 22-07-2010 09:07
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Seen on Portsdown Hill yesterday. Both have recently appeared in largish numbers.

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The predominently yellow abdomen make these quite striking to see in flight. Could someone please ID this one for me?

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I think that this is Scaeva pyrastri. Can anyone please confirm or correct this?

Thanks

Posted by Paul Beuk on 22-07-2010 09:14
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Top is Sphaerophoria sp. male (identifiable only by genitalia). Bottom is correct.

Posted by PeterD on 22-07-2010 11:13
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Paul Beuk wrote:
Top is Sphaerophoria sp. male (identifiable only by genitalia). Bottom is correct.


Thank you Paul