Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Orthonevra or Ripponensia?

Posted by nick upton on 22-05-2011 17:54
#1
I think this pretty metallic hover is Orthonevra nobilis, but Ripponensia splendens looks quite similar. Can anyone confirm which this is (or maybe soemething else altogether...) ?

2.5.11 c.6mm Wiltshire garden (some ponds nearby) UK.

Posted by nick upton on 22-05-2011 17:55
#2
Top view, focus not great on wings.

Posted by Andre on 26-05-2011 18:09
#3
It is safe to say that this is O. nobilis indeed.
Btw: Riponnensia is written like this <
Smile

Posted by nick upton on 26-05-2011 18:22
#4
Many thanks for confirming my ID Andre. It's great to get expert back-up when I encounter species new to me! And thanks for correcting my spelling of Riponennsia!

Posted by Andre on 26-05-2011 18:25
#5
Ooooppsss... Wink
Edited by Andre on 26-05-2011 18:25

Posted by nick upton on 26-05-2011 18:28
#6
Sorry, one more try: Riponnensia! Accurate typing was never my strong poinnttt..

Posted by nick upton on 26-05-2011 18:29
#7
Sorry, one more try: Riponnensia! Accurate typing was never my strong poinnttt..

Posted by nick upton on 26-05-2011 18:29
#8
Sorry, one more try: Riponnensia! Accurate typing was never my strong poinnttt..