Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Volucella bombylans?

Posted by nick upton on 13-06-2010 21:47
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Can anyone say if this is V. bombylans. I know the patterning varies a lot, but haven't come across this pattern before.

c11mm Wiltshire, UK 13.6.10
Edited by nick upton on 13-06-2010 21:48

Posted by nick upton on 13-06-2010 21:49
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Posted by Lukasz Mielczarek on 13-06-2010 21:52
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Cheilosia illustrata

Lukasz

Posted by nick upton on 13-06-2010 22:04
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Many thanks. Somehow missed that one in the gallery and it was much bigger and hairier than other Cheiiosia's I've seen before. I'll know it next time for sure! Said to be common in UK especially on Heracleum... which is what is was feeding on.