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PeterD
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 Could anyone please help me ID this hoverfly? Image date October 2011. Location South central England, near Portsmouth.

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http://www.imagei...DxO-XL.jpg

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 Looks like an Eristalis sp.
 
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 E. tenax - vertical stripes on eyes.
 
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 Thank you both for your help. Greatly appreciatedTumbsUp
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