A hoverfly, Eristalis tenax, nectars on an orange helichrysum, against a backdrop of pink valerian and other herbaceous perennials. Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, mid September 2019.
A Symphony in Colour - Hoverfly on a cornflower
Marmalade hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus)
Noon Fly (Mesembrina meridiana)
Hoverfly - Eristalis nemorum
Hoverfly - Sphaerophoria scripta
Hoverfly - Helophilus pendulus
Great Pied Hoverfly - Volucella pellucens
Hoverfly - Scaeva selenitica
Mayfly - Ephemera danica
A Conopid Fly - Sicus ferrugineus
Hoverfly - Eristalis nemorum
Hoverfly - Eristalis horticola
Sawfly covered in pollen
Hoverfly - Helophilus pendulus
2013-07-05-Insects, LR-082
2013-07-06-Insects LR-247
Spotted Crane-flies mating
Soldier-Fly - Chloromyia formosa
Scorpionfly, female
Soldier-Fly - Chloromyia formosa (male)
Category:Animals
Subcategory:Insects
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Keywords:Eristalis tenax, Helichrysum, Hoverfly, Insect pollinators
Mike Boyes Nature Photography