Hover flies (Syrphidae)

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Hover flies (Syrphidae)

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Discussion

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😊

Syrphidae (family)