Confirmation (1 Viewer)

[Ashley beolens]

Can anyone confirm if this is an Eristalinus sepulchralis

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fatphotographer/7999325858

I have quite a few others in my photostream if anyone cares to give me any names, Only really started looking closley at hoverflies this year, and I'm busy learning dragonflies at present. Was going to get the hoverfly book (British Hover Flies) but saw there is a new release due next year so waiting on that instead now.

Many thanks in advance

 

[LindaBuckell]

Im not sure that the photo is clear enough for a positive ID on that one.

If you want to take photos for ID purposes, its best if you can get as close as possible, take clear shots of back view showing markings, side views showing leg colours and a face shot if possible.

I dont know if you know about the Hoverfly Recording Scheme website, but you can always post pics on there if you are really stuck for an ID.
http://www.hoverfly.org.uk/portal.php

Re the book, Roger (from HRS) has recently posted an update on re-prints etc here:
http://www.hoverfly.org.uk/viewtopic.php?p=4427#4427

The WildGuides book he refers to cant me much longer now before its available - it should be a nice book for an introduction to hoverflies and identifying them.

Linda