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18-08-2010, 02:06 PM
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| | | Unidentified Hornet mimicking fly
Spotted this hornet sized fly (hover?) in the garden and thought it was a hornet until I got closer. Just managed to grab this indifferent shot before it loudly buzzed off - sounding like a hornet. 
Jim |
18-08-2010, 02:29 PM
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| | | Re: Unidentified Hornet mimicking fly
Hi Jim,
This is the hoverfly Volucella zonaria, very impressive insects!
Guy |
18-08-2010, 04:02 PM
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| | | Re: Unidentified Hornet mimicking fly
Afternoon Jim,
Agreed, a good photo too.
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06-09-2010, 04:48 PM
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| | | Re: Unidentified Hornet mimicking fly
Hello
Could we have the data for the recording scheme please?
Date, locality, grid ref & recorder
Regards
Roger |
06-09-2010, 05:51 PM
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| | | Re: Unidentified Hornet mimicking fly
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Originally Posted by Roger Morris  Hello
Could we have the data for the recording scheme please?
Date, locality, grid ref & recorder
Regards
Roger | Sure:
Date: August 18, 2010 2:36:07PM (from the EXIF)
Watford, Herts., TQ 09606 97090 (from my GPS)
Recorder: Jim Ford
Didn't realise it was particularly special, Roger - I'll keep a better look out for more!
Jim |
07-09-2010, 02:30 PM
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| | | Re: Unidentified Hornet mimicking fly
Hi Jim
Many thanks
This is a useful record - the scheme is keen to keep a records of what occurs where, rather than simply "special" records. In this way we can start to look at broader issues such as changes in frequency. Thus, all records are "special" and often those of more recognisable species can be extremely useful. V. zinaria and V. inanis are both important climate change indicators.
Kindest regards
Roger |
07-09-2010, 02:35 PM
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| | | Re: Unidentified Hornet mimicking fly
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Originally Posted by Roger Morris V. zinaria and V. inanis are both important climate change indicators. | That's very interesting Roger! Presumably they're warmer climate species.
Jim |
08-09-2010, 07:51 AM
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| | | Re: Unidentified Hornet mimicking fly
Hello Jim
V. zonaria is largely mediterranian and really only became established in the UK in the 1940s. V. inanis is a long-time resident but very southern until recently.
Regards
Roger | | |
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