Syrphid Fly - Sphaerophoria - Lacey (near Olympia), Thurston County, Washington, USA August 24, 2007
This composite shot of the two wings of this individual shows the best views of the veins in the wings in the hope of future ID refining. Unfortunately, the right wing was at an angle in the best shot I had of it, and not quite the same size photo as the image I have of the left wing, but if you look closely at both, you can see that the veins and ?panes? in the two wings are remarkably close to being identical. Actually, that probably isn't that remarkable to the experienced entomologist or dipterologist, but I thought it was cool! :)
Images of this individual: tag all Contributed by Kevin Hall on 25 August, 2007 - 11:58pm Last updated 14 June, 2008 - 10:34pm |