Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Large Bee Mimics Hoverflies ID please.

Posted by nomad on 20-06-2016 14:34
#1
I took these Hoverfly images at the weekend in England UK. The first two images are from lowland meadows, the last three from a forest. There seems to be an array of various forms among some of the species. I believe the last is a female Volucella bombylans form plumata?

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Posted by treebeard on 20-06-2016 21:21
#2
1,2 and 4 is Cheilosia illustrata, 3 is Criorhina (probably berberina, but i cannot see enough), 5 is Volucella bombylans

Posted by nomad on 21-06-2016 05:58
#3
Many thanks Treebeard. Here is another image of number three.

Best Wishes Peter.

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Posted by helge on 21-06-2016 07:20
#4
jes, Criorhina berberina!

Best wishes, Helge

Posted by nomad on 21-06-2016 17:42
#5
Many thanks Helge for the positive ID.

Best Wishes Peter.