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10-07-2010, 08:29 AM
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| | | Hoverfly ID?
Hello all - caught this beauty in the little 'flower meadow' I have at the bottom of my garden yesterday. Judging by the wing venation, I should say this female is one of the variations of the bumble bee mimic Merodon equestris. Does anybody agree/disagree?   |
10-07-2010, 09:02 AM
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Just to say I've no idea, but isn't she lovely, and what a great ad for meadow patches! |
10-07-2010, 11:52 AM
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Merodon equestris is correct.
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10-07-2010, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by JRsbugs  Merodon equestris is correct.
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10-07-2010, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Dillybythesea Just to say I've no idea, but isn't she lovely, and what a great ad for meadow patches! | Isn't it just? Thanks, Dilly! | | |
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