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09-05-2009, 04:48 PM
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| | | Re: Hoverflies for ID, please
Ideally you need to see the face or a clear view of the wing for the bluebottle. |
09-05-2009, 06:01 PM
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| | | Re: Hoverflies for ID, please
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Originally Posted by JRsbugs  #2 is Eristalis pertinax male.
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I don't think it's E. pertinax Jason, as already said I think it's E. pertinax. Pale section on hind tibia, pointed tail, orange feet.   |
09-05-2009, 06:15 PM
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| | | Re: Hoverflies for ID, please
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Originally Posted by JRsbugs I don't think it's E. pertinax Jason, as already said I think it's E. pertinax... | So... you do and you don't?!
Anyway, I hadn't seen your reply, sorry! I agree... just sometimes confusing, these leg colourings. I'm learning...
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09-05-2009, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Jason Green So... you do and you don't?!
Anyway, I hadn't seen your reply, sorry! | OK, I meant not E. tenax!  |
09-05-2009, 07:22 PM
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| | | Re: Hoverflies for ID, please
Its definately E. pertinax. The pale front tarsi are distinctive. |
09-05-2009, 08:15 PM
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Good tip Dan, I will remember that | | | |
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