With the fine weather continuing I visited Lletty Brongu woods (27 species) and Spelter (28 species) this week. New for the year include 15 more species taking me past 50 for the year. Highlights included Criorhina berberina, Merodon equestris and Didea fasciata. Most common species being Melanostoma scalare (57).
Baccha elongata
Criorhina berberina - oxycanthae form
Eristalis horticola
Merodon equestris
Parasyrphus nigritarsis - recently emerged larva feeding on Green Dock Beetle eggs - just left of its spent white eggshell
Rhingia campestris
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