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Hoverfly: Eriozona syrphoides

Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2016 11:33 am
by RachelMC
Hoverfly: Eriozona syrphoides:

This Bumblebee mimic hoverfly (Eriozona syrphoides), was seen at Abbeywood Gardens, Delamere on 6th September 2016 by Richard Rowlandson who took the photos attached.

This is a rare species in Cheshire. Roger Morris of the Hoverfly Recording Scheme confirmed the identity.

Hoverfly: Eriozona syrphoides
Hoverfly: Eriozona syrphoides
Hoverfly: Eriozona syrphoides
Hoverfly: Eriozona syrphoides
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