Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Hoverfly ID
Posted by LordV on 16-08-2006 17:03
#1
Haven't seen this one in my garden before :)
About 11mm body length. Taken today South Coast UK.
Any ideas ?
Thanks
Brian V.
Posted by Jan Willem on 16-08-2006 18:19
#2
Hi Brian,
I would say
Didea spec. but I know very little about Syrphidae, so my opinion doesn't count for much:).
Jan Willem
Posted by Tony Irwin on 16-08-2006 18:37
#3
Didea fasciata, male. The end of the haltere is pale, which is a distinguishing feature of this species. The other species (at least in Britain) have a dark club.
Posted by LordV on 16-08-2006 18:42
#4
Thanks for the clue Jan- does look like pics of Didea fasciata
Must have cross posted Tony- thanks for the confirmation :)
Brian V.
Edited by LordV on 16-08-2006 19:06