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Hoverflies, sometimes called flower flies or syrphid flies, make up the insect family Syrphidae. As their common name suggests, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers (Source: Wikipedia).
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Hoverflies, also called flower flies or syrphid flies, make up the insect family Syrphidae. As their common name suggests, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen, while the larvae eat a wide range of foods. In some species, the larvae are saprotrophs, eating decaying plant and animal matter in the soil or in ponds and streams. In other species, the larvae are insectivores and prey on aphids, thrips, and other plant-sucking insects.
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Taken back at the end of April (25th) this year 2018 in my garden on honeysuckle leaves.
I think this is probably E.pertinax.
I always think to those of us with a penchant for insect photography that these eristalis hoverflies are as trustworthy for a shot as our dear old robin is to those preferring birds.
I like this species anyway but they are invaluable as subject matter to get back into ' macro mode ' after winters lean period and they are normally very obliging as long as you approach carefully and not startle them.
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Hoverflies, also called flower flies or syrphid flies, make up the insect family Syrphidae. As their common name suggests, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen, while the larvae eat a wide range of foods.
I do like the challenge of capturing hoverflies on my camera. So much easier when they land on something, like this poppy here.
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Hoverfly Macro. I have been advised it is not a Bee. Duly corrected!
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Whilst a common species of hoverfly, this is the first time I've seen this at the field. This one has spent the night on the spent seed head of one of the vetch species found here.
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This four-speckled hoverfly stands on the summit of a gaura plant in the garden - Happy Fly Day Friday!