Hoverfly

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I can't resist those big brown eyes!

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This hoverfly was resting at dusk in our garden, presumably spending the night on this little twig.

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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The hoverflies love our ceanothus :)

...captured with the Tamron 180mm Macro lens.

Hoverfly on unripe blackberry, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

A hoverfly feasting on a Black-Eyed Susan

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD[IF] MACRO 1:1

ƒ/9.0 180.0 mm 1/160 100

Kamera Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Belichtung 0,005 sec (1/200)

Blende f/13.0

Brennweite 180 mm

ISO-Empfindlichkeit 500

on wild carrot

and yet another perspective of the hoverfly.

At that moment I must have disturbed her at breakfast. But she still let me take my photos.

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. :)

In my garden on Sweet William flower

Lyme Regis Dorset

I found this beautiful hoverfly feeding on Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris) at Wykeham Forest, North Yorkshire.

Aftyer enjoying a full breakfast (see previous image) this hoverfly flew to a nearby leaf and tidied himself up in a leisurely manner...

Eastern band-winged hoverfly, probably, in the aster patch...

Hoverfly at Dams to Darnley pond

In my garden

Lyme Regis Dorset

on Iris.

At least that's what I think :)

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD[IF] MACRO 1:1

ƒ/9.0 180.0 mm 1/200 250

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Hoverfly Portrait

Location , Wodonga , VIC , Australia 🇦🇺

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hoverfly on hawkweed

Arundel WWT

Hoverflies are a vital and colourful part of a healthy garden. They are brilliant pollinators that are often overlooked. The larvae of many species feed on aphids while others are efficient nutrient recyclers, making a valuable contribution to a natural balance in gardens.

www.rhs.org.uk/biodiversity/hoverflies

Hoverfly on rhododendron.