Fly ID Request Please

[Lester]

North Hants, Lowland heath bog, 11mm length

[Matt Smith]

A Stilleto Fly - Thereva sp. I think a definate ID would need a look at a specimen.

[JRsbugs]

Thereva nobilitata is quite likely, I managed to key one out with good photos. It does have the golden hairs, this is a female. I've seen a male and female this year, they seem to turn up more with a hotter season.

Janet

[Lester]

Thanks, that looks like a reasonably safe ID.

Janet, it was a very hot day I snapped this specimen.