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Post by Eristic on Aug 13, 2015 11:46:47 GMT
Help needed with ID for this large fly. I think it is a hoverfly but I've made that mistake already. The body length is over one inch and it is feeding on mint blossoms.  DSC_3159-s by Wabi Gallery, on Flickr  DSC_3168-s by Wabi Gallery, on Flickr |
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Post by anzu on Aug 13, 2015 12:15:17 GMT
The lovely hoverfly Volucella zonaria, that mimics hornets.
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Post by Eristic on Aug 13, 2015 14:37:32 GMT
Thanks anzu. I've spent 4 days staring at a bunch of mint waiting for those pictures and anyone not a member of this forum must think that I'm totally insane.
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Post by aeshna5 on Aug 13, 2015 16:23:24 GMT
Saw my first of the year a few days ago on on the Fennel in my front garden- really impressive insect.Doesn't seem a good year for them here as I usually see quite a few of them.
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Post by htcdude on Aug 14, 2015 7:58:02 GMT
Yeah I haven't had any this year yet, only had a handful last year but would've thought I'd have seen one by now.
Nige
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Post by anzu on Aug 14, 2015 11:26:17 GMT
Thanks anzu. I've spent 4 days staring at a bunch of mint waiting for those pictures and anyone not a member of this forum must think that I'm totally in sane. Luckily your with your kin here  People think I'm insane when I stare at a spider on the wall at work, or pop into a container for a better look. Just 10 minutes again I was scooping a moth off the floor with someone spotting me haha. |
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