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Hover flies (Syrphidae)

Hover flies (Syrphidae)

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Hover flies (Syrphidae)

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MichaelMulvaney wrote:
12 Jun 2025
My money is on the flower
Melangyna sp. (genus)
Hejor1 wrote:
7 May 2025
@JonLewis awesome! I posted it on Reddit and credit goes to u/Biophiloa_curiosus who made the ID in r/Entomology.
Microdon (genus)
JonLewis wrote:
6 May 2025
@Hejor1 @MichaelMulvaney
This is a very interesting sighting. I knew nothing about this genus of hover flies and certainly had no idea that they are ant parasites. From a quick search it looks like there is not much information on the host ants, which here I would guess are Technomyrmex. When I get back in the office (some weeks away) I’ll do a bit more research. How did you know they were Microdon pupal cases Hejor?
Microdon (genus)
MichaelMulvaney wrote:
5 May 2025
Yes Heather very much looks liek it and helps with some other sightings that I didn't have a clue what they where - will wait Jon's views
Microdon (genus)
DiBickers wrote:
5 May 2025
@TimL no probs, happy to help😊
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