[Syrphidae] Arctophila bombiformis

[Francis Gilbert]

hi everyone

Thanks to all who responded to my request. If anyone else has an opinion on whether this is a strange morph of Volucella bombylans or Arctophila bombiformis, especially those who have actually seen Arctophila bombiformis in nature, then please feel free to let me know.

The photo was taken by Professor Pat Willmer on 2 Sept 2005 in her garden near St Andrews, Scotland. If it is this species, it will of course be new to Great Britain - hence the interest!

Best wishes

Francis



Dr Francis Gilbert
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