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Amongst the Hogweed
cornascrebe
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Posted on 28-06-2011 22:52
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Found today 28/06/11 on Hogweed Uk weather Hot /Humid this Bee Mimic confirmation of species appreciated

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Hoverfly 8485 by Wildlife Ranger, on Flickr

Many thanks in Advance

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Posted on 29-06-2011 12:37
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Cheilosia illustrata
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Yes - very common at the moment on hogweeds and a very atypical Cheilosia, in that it is easy to field identify Smile
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Dear Paul & Chris

Thank you for that it did pose an initial teaser at first glance in the Field I thought may be an Eristalis intricarius
Many thanks for jumping in guys your feedback always appreciated

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