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Hover Fly

Cheilosia illustrata?

Photo by RikMartin
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Description:

Black and grey hairy bee like - thought it was ashy mining bee (Andrena cineraria) but in fact a hover fly - possibly Cheilosia illustrata

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Comments (2)
RikMartin
thanks - i should have known that from the single wing! - had a few suggestions for Cheilosia illustrata so thanks for the heads up
AlanThornhill
This is a fly, most likely a hoverfly, not a bee. I can't help beyond that - maybe this guide can help with an ID. http://pollinators.biodiversityireland.ie/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/Hoverflies-that-mimic-bumblebees-2013.pdf

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PublishedJuly 27, 2014

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