Pipiza austriaca (f)
I saw this hoverfly (common name big-thighed Pipzia according to Steve Falk) on the garden rose bush and realised it was something with which I was unfamiliar. Apparently, it's not a rarity, but is often overlooked.
Species-level ID is between difficult and impossible, but by sheer luck I managed this clear shot of the hind leg showing swellings on the femur that are characteristic of the species.
Pipiza austriaca (f)
I saw this hoverfly (common name big-thighed Pipzia according to Steve Falk) on the garden rose bush and realised it was something with which I was unfamiliar. Apparently, it's not a rarity, but is often overlooked.
Species-level ID is between difficult and impossible, but by sheer luck I managed this clear shot of the hind leg showing swellings on the femur that are characteristic of the species.