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Hoverfly Volucella zonaria on a mission. It was when she flew a few feet down the flower border I realised she was on a mission. She spent some time cleaning
why this fly has many dark spots in the eyes. Is it to increase dynamic range of the eyes as if Fujifilm's high dynamic photo sensor SR II which has composed sensor from high sensitivity cells and low sensitivity cells interleaved.
This hoverfly seems to be quite common throughout Hertfordshire. Ive struggled to ID it though, ive only ever managed a side view shot of them everytime i do come across them.
Taken at Panshanger Park nr Hertford.
Hoverfly feeding on sugar/honey syrup on a camellia leaf. Eupeodes sp. I think. Focus stacked using zerene
"Hoverflies are also known as syrphid flies, flower flies and drone flies. They are prolific pollinators and also feed on insect pests, specifically aphids. They will also feed on other soft bodied insects such as thrips, scales and caterpillars. Their name, hoverfly, is due to their unique ability to hover in midair. They can also fly backwards, a feat that few other flying insects possess."
Hoverflies are a fascinating group of insects and there are over 280 species in Britain .... as they are brightly coloured and very common in gardens many people will confuse them with bees and wasps because of those familiar black and yellow markings, however Hoverflies are totally harmless.