11/08/2011


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HOVERFLIES

There are about 6000 species and 200 genera in the family.

I get to see many varieties in my own garden, including this rather impressive one, which I believe to be Volucella zonaria!

Please let me know if you know otherwise?


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6 comments:

  1. Anonymous12 August 2011 at 07:33

    I've never seen one but we have tiny looking bees.

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  2. Anonymous12 August 2011 at 07:59

    Apparently it's been a good year for hoverflies, and I've certainly far more than I usually do! Flighty xx

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  3. elaine 12 August 2011 at 20:45

    The garden has been full of hoverflies this year which is no bad thing

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  4. trish12 August 2011 at 22:48

    How funny, I just scheduled a post for tomorrow with a little bit about hoverflies. Aren't they wonderful!xxx

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  5. nikkipolani13 August 2011 at 16:43

    So cute, Louise. Is that cerinthe that it's on?

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  6. Jenny21 August 2011 at 05:32

    This is such a beautiful blog. Glad I found your garden! xo Jenny

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