On 30/06/2013 11:55, Martin wrote:
On 30 Jun 2013 10:00:21 GMT, Emery
wrote:

Yesterday I saw a marvellous hover fly in the meadow, it had carmine red
wings that appeared to be edged in black. I've never seen one like this
before.

Quick searching on google didn't turn it up, does anyone know the species?

I couldn't find it here either
http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/...overflies.html




Below is an excellent id site for h'flies, but I don't feel there's
anything there to match your description. Will keep looking.

http://pinterest.com/grostron/hoverflies/


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