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Eristalis interruptus?
Tony Towner
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Posted on 12-01-2008 23:40
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This Hoverfly was photographed in my garden on 26/08/2007.

I wonder if anyone could confirm the identification of the species please.

Tony from Tilehurst, Reading, Berks, UK.
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Hello, Tony!

I think, this is more likely a female Eristalis arbustorum. But wait for the experts.
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Jürgen

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Eristalis arbustorum , For comparison Eristalis interruptus:
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Tony Towner
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Many thanks for the info.

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