dotted bee-fly, Bombylius discolor
Chuffed to add this rare species of bee-fly to my garden list today. Hardly an award-winning shot, but it identifies the species. This southern species is moving northwards & recently reached Shropshire. Told from the much commoner dark-edged bee-fly (B. major) by the dots on the wings. Also tends to have a dark tail.
We think this may be the most northerly Shropshire record so far. Thanks to Nigel Jones for confirmation.
Telford.
dotted bee-fly, Bombylius discolor
Chuffed to add this rare species of bee-fly to my garden list today. Hardly an award-winning shot, but it identifies the species. This southern species is moving northwards & recently reached Shropshire. Told from the much commoner dark-edged bee-fly (B. major) by the dots on the wings. Also tends to have a dark tail.
We think this may be the most northerly Shropshire record so far. Thanks to Nigel Jones for confirmation.
Telford.