Smudger01
Enthusiastic Amateur
Hi Geoff,
it's not a hoverfly but a Soldierfly! Probably Stratiomys potamida [given the common name of Banded General fairly recently]. Nice find though, I've been looking for these for a few years now and am yet to connect!!
Cheers,
Steve.
Cheers Steve... Thats really appreciated, I've googled your suggestion and it appears spot on. Case closed I think.. Yay..!!!.. Hope you connect soon Steve :t:
Much appreciated B