Posted by nick upton on 17-03-2010 19:02
#1
I think this is one or the other, but can anyone tell me which one and how I can tell the difference in future?
Photographed on 20.6.09 feeding on a rose flower in Wiltshire, southwest UK.
Nick Upton - generalist naturalist and photographer
Posted by nielsyese on 17-03-2010 21:30
#2
I'd say E. luniger is correct. That because the yellow stains don't reach the side of the fly and because there's a black Y on the head. Someone will correct me if I'm wrong.
Edited by nielsyese on 17-03-2010 21:33
Posted by nick upton on 17-03-2010 22:14
#3
Many thanks... That's what i made it first time out, but then lost confidence as the two look very similar to me, but thanks for the pointers on how to separate them.
Nick