Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Epistrophe eligans? egglaying

Posted by nick upton on 22-05-2011 18:02
#1

Can anyone confirm that this is Epistrophe eligans trying to deal with an aphid infestation on my roses by laying its eggs?

2.5.11 c 8mm Wiltshire garden, UK.

Posted by davenicholls on 22-05-2011 20:26
#2

I'm sure this is E. eligans.

Posted by nick upton on 23-05-2011 08:50
#3

Thanks for the confirmation Dave. Hope its grubs keep on top of the aphids this year...