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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.
Hoverfly feeding on sugar/honey syrup on a camellia leaf. Eupeodes sp. I think. Focus stacked using zerene
I can't begin to ID this Hoverfly among so many possibilities!
However, the Tansy I do know of old … even named one of my dogs after it a long time back!
The common name, tansy, is likely derived from Greek words meaning “immortal”, which may refer to the long-lasting flowers or its traditional use in preserving dead bodies!
This hardy, sun-loving plant is resistant to cold and frost and commonly grows in open areas close to water, such as roadsides and ditches.
Description: Tanacetum vulgare is a member of the aster family, producing flat, bright yellow, button-like flowers in late summer.
Its herbal properties I won't go into … anyone who's read Culpepper will know that it's overrun with herbal cures for phlegm, worms, 'Women's courses', abortion, etc so I choose to leave it at that!
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