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 Another find at my local patch was this Hoverfly .I think it is Eumerus sp , but I am not sure ,and is it possible to name the exact species from this image , that is unfortunately the only one I managed . Any help much appreciated .
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 Female Cheilosia cf. vulpina.
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 Many thanks Stephane ,for your quick response and ID.
 
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 Look at the course of the marginal wing veins - there is a big difference to Eumerus (http://www.drawwi...gatus-wing)!
 
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