Hoverfly3 ID please? (Woodwalton, Cambs., UK) (1 Viewer)

[DoghouseRiley]

Hi All

Really struggling with this one.

Could someone please confirm ID?

Thanks, Gareth

 

[creaturesnapper]

I am a bit stumped on this one . Maybe Platycheirus sp.

 

[DoghouseRiley]

I am a bit stumped on this one . Maybe Platycheirus sp.

I looked through Ball & Morris and struggled to find one with such narrow yellow bands. There is also the dark area that strays down the side of the abdomen. I can't seem to find a female like this. The abdomen of P. Albimanus seems to be pale on the side with no dark marking bleeding downwards. If that makes sense.

 

[creaturesnapper]

It is similar to Platycheirus scutatus , but I am not sure . Maybe try posting it on the Uk Hoverfly recording scheme .

 

[DoghouseRiley]

It is similar to Platycheirus scutatus , but I am not sure . Maybe try posting it on the Uk Hoverfly recording scheme .

Thanks for your input creaturesnapper