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Meliscaeva auricollis (Cambridgeshire UK) (1 Viewer)

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DoghouseRiley

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Hi All

Saw this small hoverfly in the garden and think it is a Melisscaeva auricollis.
The yellow scutellum and black almost triangular markings on the abdomen.
Could someone confirm the ID or otherwise please?

Yours

Gareth
 

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