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Gossamer Hoverfly (Baccha elongata) Sitting on the ground in the shade of the woodland bit of my garden, I noticed this unobtrusive, delicate and simply beautiful hoverfly laying eggs on a plant stalk.<br /> <br /> With a little adjustment, I was perfectly placed to capture her activity up close, hopefully without disturbing her?<br /> <br /> Luckily I managed both. Watch her in action and read more about her here: <section class="video"><iframe width="448" height="282" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/goqpXuDhlyM?hd=1&autoplay=0&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></section><br /> <br /> (There&#039;s a short section of slo-mo in the video) Baccha elongata,Geotagged,Spring,United Kingdom Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Gossamer Hoverfly (Baccha elongata)

Sitting on the ground in the shade of the woodland bit of my garden, I noticed this unobtrusive, delicate and simply beautiful hoverfly laying eggs on a plant stalk.

With a little adjustment, I was perfectly placed to capture her activity up close, hopefully without disturbing her?

Luckily I managed both. Watch her in action and read more about her here:



(There's a short section of slo-mo in the video)

    comments (3)

  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    A very rich and educational observation, as always! Posted 4 years ago
  2. View Philip Booker's profile
    Philip Booker
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    Cheers.

    I did enjoy this one.
     Posted 4 years ago
  3. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Wonderful observation! Posted 4 years ago

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"Baccha elongata" is a species of hoverfly in the genus "Baccha". The long, very slender body of this hoverfly is unmistakable. Members of the eristaline genus "Sphegina" are also very slender and can be found in similar habitat but those flies have a rather different enlarged hind femur, whereas in "Baccha" this feature is slender.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Philip Booker
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By Philip Booker

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Uploaded May 29, 2021. Captured May 27, 2021 12:14 in 65 Crespin Way, Brighton BN1 7FL, UK.
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  • DSC-RX10M4
  • f/4.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO400
  • 212.77mm