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Burdock Blacklet Cheilosia impressa

The Ball & Morris hoverfly guide says that the genus Cheilosia are often dismissed by novices as too difficult to attempt. In my case I think it's been more a question of recognising them as hoverflies. The orange wing-bases are helpful with this species.


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female Burdock Blacklet Cheilosia impressa, North Elmham (Norfolk, UK), 20th August 2022