Posted by Calilasseia on 17-09-2012 00:16
#1
Another UK specimen for the attention of those who know more than I do. :)
Location: SJ491852, suburban front garden
Date: 2012-09-15
Ambient conditions: Bright sunshine, warm, humid.
Numerous Lepidoptera nectaring on adjacent Buddleias during the photography of this specimen.
A quick check of the Syrphidae images here suggests that
Sphaerophoria scripta is a possible ID for this specimen, but of course, I'm aware that there are people who know more than I do, who may well be thinking "oh dear". :D
Needless to say, I'll be
very pleased if I have alighted upon the right ID myself for this!
Edited by Calilasseia on 17-09-2012 00:17
Posted by andrewsi on 17-09-2012 06:57
#2
Find a male and you'll have more chance...females can't really be done to species.
Ian