Syrphus ribesil.
Sunrise: 06.16 Sunset: 08.04
Syrphus ribesil is a very common hoverfly found along hedgerows, in gardens and woods. Adults feed on the nectar of flowers, while the larvae are predators of aphids. This hoverfly has multiple broods and adults are seen throughout spring and summer, while the larvae survive the winter as pupae. It creates a hum when resting by vibrating its wings.
Great capture.
Thank you.
Your close up work is getting better all the time.
Thanks, very much, Tom. I guess practice improves the eye.
I don’t find this hoverfly easy to photograph; it’s difficult to get an interesting perspective.