Wasp (???) Can someone please help me id this?

lorraine1980 · #1 (**permalink**) 14-09-2008, 02:48 PM

Hi All,

I found this little guy on my window this morning - have no idea what it is? Looks like it belongs with wasps though - any thoughts on what it could be anyone???

Any help with this one much appreciated, thanks for looking.

Cheers,

Lorraine

Wild-Woman · #2 (**permalink**) 14-09-2008, 03:40 PM

It's a species of Hoverfly. Completely harmless with no sting.

lorraine1980 · #3 (**permalink**) 14-09-2008, 03:48 PM

Thank you very much

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squishy · #4 (**permalink**) 14-09-2008, 05:03 PM

ye, thats just a common hoverfly

naturegirl · #5 (**permalink**) 15-09-2008, 01:02 AM

Just a little tip: Generally, hoverflies have 'flat' bodies and no stinger, whereas wasp etc. bodies are more rounded and have a stinger which may be partially seen (and certainly felt!!). They also have a little black 'V' between each stripe.

Hope this helps.

Naturegirl

Jason Green · #6 (**permalink**) 15-09-2008, 01:07 AM

I can't instantly ID it, it must be one I'm less familiar with. It's female, note the gap between the eyes.

I'll try soon...

Jason Green · #7 (**permalink**) 15-09-2008, 01:48 PM

Actually, it's the underside that I thought was the upper.

It could be the common Eupeodes luniger. Both appear to be the same individual, whereas last night I thought they were two.

Must've been tired