Yes, I had to have wings in the picture ;-)

I am unsure of the species of hoverfly and even not 100% on the genus. My guess is Dasysyrphus... but again I am not an expert at all in this field.

I am still experimenting with crops a bit - and intentionally placed the cornflower and insect in the upper half of the picture, but I could have chosen to place it lower. Feedback very welcome.

A pair of Long Hoverflies (Sphearophoria scripta) Of the Syrphini group. Caught in the act.

The image appears to show a hoverfly (family Syrphidae), likely belonging to the genus Eupeodes.

Key Features

• Appearance: It has large reddish-brown eyes, a dark thorax, and clear wings.

• Abdomen: The black belly features distinct yellow markings or bands.

• Mimicry: It looks like a small wasp or bee, but it has no sting and is completely harmless.

Garden Role

• Pollinators: Adult flies feed on flower nectar and help pollinate plants.

• Pest Control: The young larvae feed on garden pests like aphids.

In Kilmacurragh 03 Oct 2024

hoverfly

Hoverfly (Sphaerophoria scripta)

Tiny Hoverflies mating in my yard in Chester County, PA.

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A hoverfly, also known as a syrphid fly, flower fly, or drone fly.

Hoverflies are true flies but are masters of mimicry, often dressing up like bees or wasps to deter predators. Despite their appearance, they are completely harmless and do not sting or bite.

Hoverfly. (1221)

Interesting fact: Hover flies possess no body part with which they can inflict pain. They can’t even bite – they have what’s called a sponging/lapping mouthpart, the same as house flies and fruit flies.

In the last week or so these Eastern band-winged hoverflies have shown up all over the fields and flowers around here...

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; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen

Melangyna. The most widespread and abundant species in New South Wales matching this description is the Common Halfband Hoverfly (Melangyna viridiceps). [1] (/goto?url=CAESswEB6zswFUzS6xEgHi7ZjiroTabT3oBvMXXIcn43YUR1twxO7j8fziFrnF8XsVhtV3SyiTvGQg0yS3l4fidNs0H2tKk1EOTKP2gTTpoMIum9s1PH3RPLE8XXZURQSKK_C_mLWlCQz_4aPkcmovGNU5-GFv_hOKKd66G7DzFuM--69_pzOscfxUH-TH8tEKa3Mvfq1G3rHGiKcP0LnM_3MKg7DeNsdtk64VZ6GwO-v5s-4umxJw), [2] (/goto?url=CAESdAHrOzAValZchCwtLdB2BLmtYEi8yTzvhU53z4CZlyuVv-Q5UUxcnsW_U9jXgf4uiXq3l6nTIUmOFkujqPhlHwDZ6P29WABO0pFT_aj2f5PcTR5wsFvdcHyicoapLClzHd7Aao8rhfps30cQrhcoc7i5plCR)

Hoverfly - Parhelophilus versicolor

very small hoverfly on the bramble flowers,very bright and lots of them in the sun.

Taken at Ulley Resevoir

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

180mm

ƒ/9.0 180.0 mm 1/200 250

Canon EOS M50

TAMRON SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD MACRO1:1 F017

ƒ/14.0 90.0 mm 1/160 500

Found in ancient woodland. Tends to be found around rotting stumps.

Broadwater Warren, Uk.

I was chasing after a hoverfly that was jumping from flower to flower much quicker than I expected. After many blurry shots I finally managed to get one in focus :-).

Looks a little rough, Maybe they enjoy it that way. Ha ha.

Post Three of Three for Wednesday. Sorry to post so many . . .

HIHD!

Thanks for Viewing.

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I went for a walk in a different area of my suburb the other day during a brief burst of sunshine. I came across this Photinia plant (robusta?) which was attracting the hoverflies. Best viewed large. HWW

My garden , UK

Another view of this brightly marked hoverfly. The markings are clearly meant as a form of Aposematism to stop it being predated, however in this case it is more likely a case of mimicry.

Best viewed very large.

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In Kilmacurragh 24 Jun 2026

Hoverfly in my yard on Chester County, Pa

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Hoverflies hunt for aphids so are great visitors to your garden...they are very hard to see as this one would be only about 5mm.

In my garden. Lyme Regis Dorset

The Lemon coloured larger "Footballer" hoverfly.

This hoverfly was on one of the brilliant red flowers in the front yard when I captured it.

Taken 6 June 2023 near Wasilla, Alaska.

I have been trying all summer to capture a butterfly in flight. Yesterday was the nearest I got - a static buterfly and a flying hoverfly!! :(

Another shot of the same Hoverfly from earlier, the sun was rising and things were starting to warm up, so this was one of the last shots as the Hoverfly started to become quite active.

Best viewed very large.

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I was inspired by Ken Jensen's www.flickr.com/photos/86174217@N04/28276270806/in/datepos... latest post and interesting experiment, he combined a 1.4 converter with his macro lens.

I am using a Canon 100mm f2.8 with a Kenko x1.4 (the canon x1.4 doesn't fit)

f/4 1/500sec ISO 200 140mm approx 50% crop.

I wasn't in that tight on this shot.

Do not use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without my explicit permission © 2016 M Leeson - all rights reserved.

Hoverfly macro shot

Taken with a Nikon D00 and a Sigma 105mm

sigma 17-50mm 2.8

Back in the field we have been monitoring, not a great deal of invertebrates about at the moment, but several species of Hoverfly are on the wing including this Sphaerophoria species, though can't be sure which one.

This is a 12 shot focus stack processed in Zerene Stacker using both PMAX and DMAP methods.

Laowa 100mm f2.8 2:1 lifesize, ISO100, F8, 0.3 sec

Best viewed very large.

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A stroll around the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Reserve at Rowsley retail outlet. Cant find this Hoverfly in my book, can anyone id please.