Hoverfly seeks nectar...
I captured this hoverfly in flight near this flower. I find these flies to be interesting photo subjects and I'm glad that they only want nectar, not me! Anyway, I followed this fly for a bit as it would shy away with my movement but continued to fly to this flower after a moment or two. It is interesting to note how it holds it's legs while flying to create less drag.
I'm thinking this may be Syrphus ribesii. If anyone knows for sure, please let me know. Thanks!
Taken 5 August 2017 at Botanical Gardens, Anchorage, Alaska.
Hoverfly seeks nectar...
I captured this hoverfly in flight near this flower. I find these flies to be interesting photo subjects and I'm glad that they only want nectar, not me! Anyway, I followed this fly for a bit as it would shy away with my movement but continued to fly to this flower after a moment or two. It is interesting to note how it holds it's legs while flying to create less drag.
I'm thinking this may be Syrphus ribesii. If anyone knows for sure, please let me know. Thanks!
Taken 5 August 2017 at Botanical Gardens, Anchorage, Alaska.