Scaeva pyrastri?
Hoverfly: probably Melanostoma scalare
Hoverfly: tentatively Eupeodes latifasciatus
Nikon Coolpix 995
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Stone Bridge Hovers
The poplars at Stone Bridge Corner are smothered in honeydew and in the morning when this is still damp it is a mecca for zillions of insects, especially hover flies. Here are a few for ID or confirmation.
Scaeva pyrastri?
Hoverfly: probably Melanostoma scalare
Hoverfly: tentatively Eupeodes latifasciatus
Nikon Coolpix 995
Scaeva pyrastri?
Hoverfly: probably Melanostoma scalare
Hoverfly: tentatively Eupeodes latifasciatus
Nikon Coolpix 995
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Unknown is the hoverfly genus Syphrus, but I do not know which species, cf.
http://www.glaucus.org.uk/Hoverflies.html
Cheers
Andy Horton
glaucus@hotmail.com
Adur Valley (West Sussex) Nature Notes
http://www.glaucus.org.uk/Adur2005.html
Adur Valley Nature Notes: August 2005
http://www.glaucus.org.uk/Aug2005.html
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These photos are wonderful! The light picked up the irridescence. I love your blog and check in regularly!
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