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A great furry spring hoverfly. Usually seen in March & early April. This is the first time I've seen one and because it was in my garden was extra special. Hunmanby, North Yorkshire.
They're starting to fade now, but the asters have provided quite a few shots the last few weeks. Happy Fly Day Friday!
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Hoverfly Portrait
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There are a great many flies of different species around at the moment, most are the large flesh flies and dung flies as well as a number of hoverflies.
This little hoverfly caught my attention due to the bright colours, its only around 6mm in length however the bright yellow markings made it standout on the old grass seedhead.
It is a female and looks to be carrying eggs thought I don't think I can identify this any further than genus.
Best viewed very large.
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Common Drone Fly - Eristalis tenax Identified by Gary Faulkner www.flickr.com/photos/gary-faulkner/ Thank you Gary. 👍
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Second image in my current insect series...
Perched on a Hosta seed pod, this Hover Fly is very small at about 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) so it is quite a challenge to photograph.
The common name of this particular Hoverfly species is Maize Calligrapher, with its botanical name being Toxomerus Politus.
Its defense against predators is its bee-like appearance, though it has no stinger, so it's harmless. This is called Batesian mimicry in the animal world.
Along with butterflies and bees, the Hoverfly is a prolific pollinator, so it has a very important role in the ecosystem.
I love the blue stripes on its colorful body! And those red eyes. :)
As their common name suggests, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers. The legs and mouthparts of hoverflies are usually not particularly long, but this insect has long legs. So, I am not sure if the name is correct.
Nevertheless, thank you to Paul Grillo for the tip!
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