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    The Hoverfly Thread

    Hiya Steve Yes, the second was much larger (it was a large species of hoverfly). By the way, I'm intending getting the book you recommended (but it's currently about the fifth in line!!) Best wishes
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    The Hoverfly Thread

    Two more hoverflies for identifying Taken today in Wiltshire - can someone advise the two species please?
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    The Hoverfly Thread

    Thanks Brian and Steve, for the help with the hoverflies over the last couple of days
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    The Hoverfly Thread

    Many thanks Steve. I've registered with the yahoo group and accessed the range map. I've been back to the same Buddleia only to find a different Volucella there - pellucens I believe? See the pic below. Also I'm absolutely new to these hoverflies - silly question maybe, but how do you tell a...
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    The Hoverfly Thread

    A very BIG hoverfly! On another thread I asked if a hoverfly I photographed (copied here) could be identified. It was huge and I'm told it is Volucella zonaria, a hornet mimic. I live in Wiltshire, could someone please tell me the status of this hoverfly in the UK? Is it resident or a migrant...
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