Hoverflies for ID please

[Janenat]

Hello

I was surrounded by hoverflies yesterday, didn't know where to point the camera Unfortunately a windy day so not so good photos. A few I think I know(?) but lots I don't So would appreciate ID's please.

1.

2. I think Episyrhus sp - Balteatus?


3 & 4 Very small sorry blurred, seem to have a swollen abdomen?


5 6 & 7 Are they the same? I kept seeing 2 lots of hoverflies which looked the same except that some were half the size of the others



8 - no idea


9 - No idea

Many thanks
Jane

[Janenat]

Oops pic 9:


Jane

[SteveF48]

I'm not an expert, just look at my other posts, but my twopenn'orth is:
2 6 and 7 are Episyrphus balteatus it's unique.
8 possibly Merodon equestris?
9 Neoascia sp - Male from the fat hind femur

Steve

[jezlee]

Originally Posted by SteveF48

I'm not an expert, just look at my other posts, but my twopenn'orth is:
2 6 and 7 are Episyrphus balteatus it's unique.
8 possibly Merodon equestris?
9 Neoascia sp - Male from the fat hind femur

Steve

I'd agree with you, Steve, on 2,5,6,7 being Episyrphus balteatus and 8 has a good chance of being Merodon equestris. Do you think 3 and 4 could be the same one you posted yourself today? 9 as you say could be a Neoscia sp, possibly N.podagrica?

Just a thought ... could 1 be a very dark E.balteatus?

[Janenat]

Thank you both, been looking up your suggestions, will label my pics for future reference. I think you're right about 3 & 4 being the same as Steve's thread - much better pics. Will wait with interest to find out what it is

Jane

[JRsbugs]

#1 is Episyrphus balteatus, but it looks a bit strange on the tail end apart from being dark so it could be an 'intersex'.

I'm going to pass on 3&4, there isn't enough showing.

#8 is Merodon equestris.

#9 Syritta pipiens male.

The rest E. balteatus.

Janet

[Janenat]

Thank you
Jane

[Jason Green]

Afternoon Jane,

3-4 possibly show a Platycheirus such as P. albimanus, but as Janet says there isn't really enough.

Take care,

Jason

[Janenat]

Thank you
Jane