A few more lockdown insects

[davholla]

Sadly quite rare now 2 spot ladybird
LadybirdIMG_2851 by davholla2002, on Flickr

Trying to make some more

LadybirdIMG_2854 by davholla2002, on Flickr

Another hoverfly

HoverflyIMG_2347 by davholla2002, on Flickr

Possibly Nephus quadrimaculatus a ladybird on my arm not a great photo but a new subject for me and I might not get to see it again now the site is closed.

BeetleIMG_2656 by davholla2002, on Flickr

Hoverfly larva

HoverflyIMG_2884 by davholla2002, on Flickr

Sadly this location is now closed - but lockdown goes on - I wish it was the reverse. I did see a hoverfly laying eggs but was called by a family member and so didn't photograph it.

 

[StuartUK]

The adult hoverfly is a male Epistrophe eligans. Not at all sure about the larva, it has unusually lomg posterior breathing tubes (although this could be because it is quite an extended pose). You could try posting it on the Hoverfly Larvae Facebook page.

 

[Deleted member 3428]

Great series of bugs David, the larva has some great detail.

 

[davholla]

Great series of bugs David, the larva has some great detail.

Thank you very much - not quite as good as your hoverfly recently though.

The adult hoverfly is a male Epistrophe eligans. Not at all sure about the larva, it has unusually lomg posterior breathing tubes (although this could be because it is quite an extended pose). You could try posting it on the Hoverfly Larvae Facebook page.

Thank you I did and it was Epistrophe eligans - maybe related to the male