Hover flies (Syrphidae)


Hover flies (Syrphidae)

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Discussion

donhe wrote:
8 hrs ago
The prey looks more like a beetle than an aphid ?

Syrphidae (family)
arjay wrote:
Yesterday
Hmmmm ... yes. Some insects are really annoying like this.

Ceriana (Sphiximorpha) breviscapa
WendyEM wrote:
Yesterday
or saw fly mimic of wasp ?

Ceriana (Sphiximorpha) breviscapa
WendyEM wrote:
Yesterday
larva

Syrphidae (family)
20 Feb 2025
Thanks Robert, I thought it looked a bit different but just assumed it was a European honey bee. Perhaps @PeterA could have another look?

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