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  1. Andrew

    The Hoverfly Thread

    You could try posting that on Dipterists Forum. They are very helpful there.
  2. Andrew

    The Hoverfly Thread

    Hello, Attached are two images of a hoverfly seen at Witheridge Moor (Devon) a week or two ago within a culm grassland habitat. I suspect this is Pipiza austriaca and you can see the swollen femur in one of the images. Regards, Andrew.
  3. Andrew

    The Hoverfly Thread

    Fantastic, thanks Dave. It has been on my mind as I have looked in places for one without realising I had already seen one! Regards, Andrew.
  4. Andrew

    The Hoverfly Thread

    Morning, I have heeded the words of advice and have enjoyed keying my own hoverflies and managed no less than eight in one visit at Meshaw Moor recently. However, I need to ask of one that I photographed way back on the 7th May. I had this one down as Sericomyia lappona but I am now not sure...
  5. Andrew

    The Hoverfly Thread

    Did not see your follow up post Matt. I would definitely attend that especially if it was in Exeter and I am sure Nigel would too. If well advertised, I think a few others may turn up. DWT magazine? Cheers, Andrew.
  6. Andrew

    The Hoverfly Thread

    Evening mate, I just found some nifty 'craft jars' that might allow me to place live specimens and examine them under a lens but I shall pack some plastic bags too. http://www.dipteristsforum.org.uk/t1099-Training-events.html Know anyone qualified enough or willing to step up to the plate for...
  7. Andrew

    The Hoverfly Thread

    Evening, I already own a net and am willing to capture specimens but have yet to obtain a microscope which is something I can not do for at least a month yet. I take on board your advice that some specimens can be keyed in the field which is encouraging. The problem is in an attempt to year...
  8. Andrew

    The Hoverfly Thread

    Thank Dave. I need to take better images then to give me a fair chance! ;) Pity it can not be taken further but thanks. One to try for again.
  9. Andrew

    The Hoverfly Thread

    Hello again, Another one from the canal, regrettably the only image I got so no views of the hind femur. Could this be a good one for Syrphus ribesii though? Regards, Andrew.
  10. Andrew

    The Hoverfly Thread

    Evening, Attached are three poor images of a hoverfly species from the Grand Western Canal in Devon back on Friday afternoon. After careful squinting at the images, I think this could be a Meliscaeva auricollis. Any opinions would be highly appreciated on this one. Thanks, Andrew.
  11. Andrew

    The Hoverfly Thread

    Thanks ever so much for the two answers Dave.
  12. Andrew

    The Hoverfly Thread

    Hello, I have attached two poor images of a hoverfly species seen at Orcombe Point near Exmouth on Monday. Even with the distinctive appearance and wings I am stumped as to what it could be so is anyone able to help me out with this one please? Regards, Andrew.
  13. Andrew

    The Hoverfly Thread

    Hello, This hoverfly was hard to photograph at rest so I tried some flight shots and nailed it enough to think I have it down as Xanthogramma pedissequum. Yes or no? Cheers, Andrew.
  14. Andrew

    The Hoverfly Thread

    Fantastic, thanks Dave. Another one ticked off.
  15. Andrew

    The Hoverfly Thread

    Morning, Attached is a poor image of a Hoverfly species seen at Bystock Pools in Devon on Sunday which is a marshy cum woody pebble-bed heath habitat. It is the only one I managed to get. Is it possibly Criorhina berberina or one that has to be binned from the 'in-tray'? Cheers, Andrew.
  16. Andrew

    The Hoverfly Thread

    Evening Dave, Thanks for the two confirmations. Any ideas on the Heliophilus species or is that a hard one from the images supplied? Regards, Andrew.
  17. Andrew

    The Hoverfly Thread

    Morning again, One more from Ashclyst Woods last week. The black lateral lines on the tergite edges give me this as Rhingia campestris. Yes or no? Thanks, Andrew.
  18. Andrew

    The Hoverfly Thread

    Morning, Me again! Three more images attached of a hoverfly from Ashclyst Woods in Devon near Exeter which is a mixed broadleaved woodland with rides and glades. I think this one might be Brachypalpoides lentus. Is that a good conclusion? Regards, Andrew.
  19. Andrew

    The Hoverfly Thread

    Evening, I have attached two images of a Heliophilus hoverfly species of which I can not decide is H. hybridus or H. pendulus. Any ideas please? Regards, Andrew.
  20. Andrew

    The Hoverfly Thread

    Excellent, thanks ever so much. Regards, Andrew.
  21. Andrew

    The Hoverfly Thread

    Hello, I have a late one. This hoverfly species was seen at Dawlish Warren on the 7th April 2011. I have it down tentatively as Sphaerophoria scripta and wanted to ask if that would be right? Regards, Andrew.
  22. Andrew

    The Hoverfly Thread

    Evening, In the end it came to E. luniger. Cheers, Andrew.
  23. Andrew

    The Hoverfly Thread

    ID : Eupeodes corollae Hello, This was seen yesterday at Exminster Marshes in Devon. I have it down as Eupeodes corollae. Would that be good? Regards, Andrew.
  24. Andrew

    The Hoverfly Thread

    That's a shame but thanks anyway Ficedula.
  25. Andrew

    The Hoverfly Thread

    Evening, I have attached three images of a small slim hoverfly species seen at Riverside Valley Park (Exeter, Devon, UK) last Friday. Does it look good for Sphaerophoria scripta? Regards, Andrew.
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