Hoverfly: Syrphini

Not sure which one of the Syrphini yet - my book should be in any day now, which will help

Pic cropped quite a bit because I couldnt get any closer, also am intrigued with the bulge at the very end of the abdomen - wonder if its an egg about to be laid - hope so

Not one of my better shots but wanted to get a couple in after the torrential downpour this evening and it was a little breezy (excuses, excuses lol)

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skylab wrote in post #3739785
Lovely shot Linda. Nice detail

Thanks Brian.

Crypto wrote in post #3739807
beautiful linda

Thank you.

Bill Pham wrote in post #3739949
nice shot Linda. haven't seen any over here since the mowed down my spot.

Bill

Thanks Bill - I am sure yours will reappear soon.

bob393 wrote in post #3740080
Great shot!

Thank you.

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Attic wrote in post #3740330
Nice shot Linda it looks like Sphaerophoria scripta to me and the bit under is its sexual organ which unfolds. It's a male so no eggs.

Excellent info Alby, thank you for that

dreamline wrote in post #3742547
Great shot Linda.

Breeze? What breeze - I can't see any movement...

Oooh you flatter the pic lol. Thank you

LordV wrote in post #3742625
Lovely shot Linda - agree with Alby on the ID and sex
Brian v.

Thanks Brian.

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rrdjserv@earthlink.net wrote in post #3743831
Really nice capture, Linda. --Rick

Very kind of you - thanks Rick

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