True Flies for ID Please

[PeterD]

These were all taken this week in Hampshire.


#1


#2 I think this is Episyrphus balteatus


#3 I think this is a Drone fly (Eristalis tenax)


#4


#5

Thanks

[aeshna5]

Agree with 2 + 3.

Maybe 1 is Lucilia sp?

[Jason Green]

Morning Peter,

Do you have a second shot of the first? The sun's reflection is obstructing the wing venation - but I think it's Calliphoridae. I too agree with 2 and 3. The fourth is a Hoverfly, and possibly a Cheilosia sp. Finally, do you have any images showing the wings [of the fifth] to get to family-level? It's eithher a Muscidae or Anthomyiidae - I will opt for the latter I think.

Take care,

Jason

[PeterD]

Good morning to you both. Thanks for replying.

Originally Posted by aeshna5

Agree with 2 + 3.

Maybe 1 is Lucilia sp?

Originally Posted by Jason Green

Morning Peter,

Do you have a second shot of the first? The sun's reflection is obstructing the wing venation - but I think it's Calliphoridae. I too agree with 2 and 3. The fourth is a Hoverfly, and possibly a Cheilosia sp. Finally, do you have any images showing the wings [of the fifth] to get to family-level? It's eithher a Muscidae or Anthomyiidae - I will opt for the latter I think.

Take care,

Jason

I do not have another image of #1 but below is a top 3/4 view of #5



Thanks again

[Jason Green]

Thanks Peter. It's an Anthomyiidae - but beyond that I don't know.

[oxycera]

4 is a Cheilosia.
1 could be Eudasyphora cyanella - there are a lot about at the moment.

[Dogghound]

I agree with 1 as Eudasyphora cyanella

and Cheilosia as 4.

[PeterD]

Originally Posted by oxycera

4 is a Cheilosia.
1 could be Eudasyphora cyanella - there are a lot about at the moment.

Originally Posted by Dogghound

I agree with 1 as Eudasyphora cyanella

and Cheilosia as 4.

Thank you both. Looks like they have all been identified. I am very grateful to all who have replied to this thread.

[PeterD]

Can anyone help ID this hoverfly please?



Thanks

[Dogghound]

Bombylius major a bee-fly not hoverfly.