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Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Is this Cheilosia caerulescens? CONFIRMED

Posted by Ginks on 05-02-2012 20:35

Please could you ID this... if my pics are good enough.

The hoverfly has a cute little face which looks like Cheilosia sp to me. Could it be C. caerulescens?

I've managed to work out that it's a male!

Seen in my garden feeding on tansy in July 2011

Many thanks,
Ginks

Edited by Ginks on 08-02-2012 16:17

Posted by Ginks on 05-02-2012 20:36

Here is another shot of the same hoverfly.

Posted by Andre on 05-02-2012 21:43

Yes!

Posted by Ginks on 05-02-2012 21:54

WOW!!! I'm so excited... that's my first hover ID on this site and I got it right... YIPPEEEE!!!

Phew.
Thanks, Andre

Posted by timz501 on 05-02-2012 23:33

Certainly looks good for it ... fairly recently added to UK list but already fairly widespread esp in south ... nice one Ginks

Posted by Ginks on 06-02-2012 00:35

Thanks Tim!

You're a good teacher, aren't you?!