Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Eumerus/Heringia/other?

Posted by LordV on 23-05-2007 07:07
#1

Thought these small hovers were lesser bulb flies- Eumerus sp. but someone suggested they might be Heringia sp.
Taken Yesterday South Coast UK, about 7mm body length.
Brian V.

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Posted by amalia_raluca on 23-05-2007 07:24
#2

my opinion: Eumerus sp.

Posted by LordV on 23-05-2007 07:46
#3

Thanks amalia - this was the pic actually ID'd as Heringia- looks the same species to me
Brian V.

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Posted by Kahis on 23-05-2007 07:55
#4

Definitely not the same. Look at the antennae!

Posted by LordV on 23-05-2007 08:11
#5

Ah- my limited powers of observation strike again :(
You are right Kahis
Brian V.