Hovering all over the world
The common drone fly (Eristalis tenax) is a type of hover fly. Drone flies are excellent at hovering in place, a skill they share with many other types of flies. Their wings beat rapidly, creating lift and allowing them to stay suspended in mid-air, often hovering around flowers to feed. In this case a field of Italian asters in my backyard. The common drone fly is found all over the world. It thrives in urban, rural, and agricultural areas, making it a very adaptable species.
Hovering all over the world
The common drone fly (Eristalis tenax) is a type of hover fly. Drone flies are excellent at hovering in place, a skill they share with many other types of flies. Their wings beat rapidly, creating lift and allowing them to stay suspended in mid-air, often hovering around flowers to feed. In this case a field of Italian asters in my backyard. The common drone fly is found all over the world. It thrives in urban, rural, and agricultural areas, making it a very adaptable species.