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 Helophilus sp. But which one?
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| Powers Flowers |
Posted on 19-08-2009 18:46
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Member Location: Co Dublin, Ireland Posts: 3 Joined: 15.08.09 |
Hello all. Can someone please identify the attached Helophilus? I photographed it last week in Co. Kildare, in Ireland, in a country garden. Also, is it correct that all Helophilus larvae are aquatic, and do not eat aphids? I am working on a gardening book at the moment, and I would like to include this pic, but I don't want to mislead people regarding its usefulness. In other words, would it be correct to say that this species is a lovely thing to have around, that it will pollinate your plants, but it won't eat your greenfly? (What does it eat? Midge larvae?) Thanks in advance Jane Powers |
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| Powers Flowers |
Posted on 19-08-2009 18:51
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Member Location: Co Dublin, Ireland Posts: 3 Joined: 15.08.09 |
I don't think my picture loaded. If not, it's up here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/powersflowers/3818190748/ Sorry for the confusion (I'm new to this forum). Jane Powers |
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| Andre |
Posted on 20-08-2009 19:18
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 Member Location: Tilburg, the Netherlands Posts: 2111 Joined: 18.07.04 |
Helophilus pendulus  Nice shot! |
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| Powers Flowers |
Posted on 24-08-2009 10:40
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Member Location: Co Dublin, Ireland Posts: 3 Joined: 15.08.09 |
Thanks, Andre. Can someone tell me what the larvae of these hoverflies eat? Jane |
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