Hoverfly ID?

jezlee · #1 (**permalink**) 23-07-2010, 09:18 AM

Hello all ... again!

Not one of my best photographs, I have to admit, but can anyone have a stab at this hoverfly?

Jason Green · #2 (**permalink**) 23-07-2010, 10:32 AM

Morning Jez,

It's a Chrysogaster species. Ideally a good side-on would be needed to rule out some similar species, and a view of whether or not the top of the thorax is hairy or not and a view of the face from lower down should help.

Take care,

Jason

jezlee · #3 (**permalink**) 23-07-2010, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Green

Morning Jez,

It's a Chrysogaster species. Ideally a good side-on would be needed to rule out some similar species, and a view of whether or not the top of the thorax is hairy or not and a view of the face from lower down should help.

Take care,

Jason

Cheers, Jason - it was one of those quick "snap it before it goes" shots ... and then it went ...