Hello,
I found this hoverfly (?) at Cloud Wood nature reserve (near Breedon on the Hill) on the 20/7/15. It's abdomen was very flat and it's wings tucked back over its abdomen which I haven't noticed before. Is it a common one that has just emerged so needs filling out a little or just one I haven't noticed before?
Thanks for your help with the ID
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Thanks Graham. I'll be able
Thanks Graham. I'll be able to record it now. Thanks again.
Hi
It's not a hoverfly - I think it's a soldierfly known as the Banded General (Stratiomys potamida) - you can check it out on the NatureSpot page in the Flies, Gnats and Midges section.
Graham