Eristalis Hoverfly?

[WhiskyBottle]

But which one?



Thanks

[Geoff F]

Well let's try to look at it logically. (Alternatively we can make a few reasonably informed guesses!)

There is a dark wing patch which rules out several possibilities. The front tarsus appears to be black which should overcome the E. pertinax option.

The yellow patch on the hind leg should also delete E. tenax.

The hind metatrus is dark unlike E. rupium (which was a long shot anyway).

So that leaves E. horticola - possibly.

I would like a clearer view of the legs and face to be totally certain though.

Any other suggestions anybody?

[WhiskyBottle]

Thanks Geoff.

I'll be looking out for this new book when it comes along

[Paul mabbott]

Yes, I'd go for E. horticola straight off with no qualms!