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On the Rue - _TNY_6295

This flower with such a an amazing deep purple colour is meadow-rue (Thalictrum rochebrunianum). The flowers are quite small, but the plant itself can become quite high - around two meters (6-7').

 

I am not entirely sure what species of hoverfly it is that is enjouying the pollen and nectar of the rue, but my best guess is either a female hairy-eyed Syrphus (Syrphus torvus) or a male humming Syrphus (S. ribesii).

 

Another shot of the same hoverfly on the same flower here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/32836358628/

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Uploaded on June 4, 2019
Taken on July 30, 2018