Posted by Smoggycb on 05-08-2010 16:36
#1
Photographed today, Rye, East Sussex. A few of these were flying around a brackish pool, some of them guarding
Stratiomys singularior egg-masses. Apparently three species in Britain, two of which are very rare or extinct. Can anybody confirm
C. sispes from this image or at least suggest id features or a suitable key (I have a specimen if necessary)
Edited by Smoggycb on 05-08-2010 16:36
Posted by Smoggycb on 05-08-2010 18:56
#3
Thanks Cthirion, it shall just have to go down as
Chalcis sp for the moment.
Edited by Smoggycb on 05-08-2010 18:57