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25-07-2011, 04:20 PM
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| | | Which bumblebee mimic hoverfly?
I saw this beautiful, velvety hoverfly in my local wildlife garden. I've got plenty of photos. I came to Eristalis intricarius, but not sure.  
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25-07-2011, 06:15 PM
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| | | Re: Which bumblebee mimic hoverfly?
Afternoon Africa,
Agree with intricarius.
Take care,
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26-07-2011, 09:46 AM
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| | | Re: Which bumblebee mimic hoverfly?
Don't the hoverflies mimic the bumbleys, rather than the other way round  |
26-07-2011, 07:17 PM
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| | | Re: Which bumblebee mimic hoverfly?
Don't the hoverflies mimic the bumbleys, rather than the other way round
But which species evolved first? 
OK perhaps Africa's title should have read 'Which bumblebee mimic hoverfly is this?' But what do I know - I failed GCE O Level English over 40 years ago. |
26-07-2011, 07:49 PM
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| | | Re: Which bumblebee mimic hoverfly?
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Originally Posted by Geoff F  [i]
OK perhaps Africa's title should have read 'Which bumblebee mimic hoverfly is this?' But what do I know - I failed GCE O Level English over 40 years ago. | A travesty! |
27-07-2011, 06:50 PM
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| | | Re: Which bumblebee mimic hoverfly?
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Originally Posted by Geoff F Don't the hoverflies mimic the bumbleys, rather than the other way round
But which species evolved first?
OK perhaps Africa's title should have read 'Which bumblebee mimic hoverfly is this?' But what do I know - I failed GCE O Level English over 40 years ago. | Fully agree Geoff, I should pay more attention to my grammar...
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27-07-2011, 08:31 PM
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| | | Re: Which bumblebee mimic hoverfly?
We all knew what was required though - so no problem. 
Sometimes I do wonder what is the best form of title to catch attention. Possibly a deliberate misspelling might be worth trying. | | |
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