Waun-y-Gilfach, Llangynwyd

A somewhat brighter day today, reflected in the increase of hoverfly species which totalled 31 species. An even brighter day forecast for tomorrow. Plenty of other insects including new for the valley Rhagio lineola [Small Fleck-winged Snipefly].

 Dasysyrphus albostriatus

 Platycheirus rosarum

 Rhingia campestris

 Sericomyia silentis

 Syrphus vitripennis - checked in hand under magnification

 Rhagio lineola [Small Fleck-winged Snipefly] - new for valley

Tree Wasp - facial pattern diagnostic