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Episyrphus balteatus
Episyrphus balteatus, sometimes called the marmalade hoverfly, is a relatively small hoverfly of the Syrphidae family. Like most other hoverflies it mimics a much more dangerous insect, the solitary wasp, though it is a quite harmless species. It can be recognized by the orange and black bands on the upper side of the abdomen.
Spotted on Jun 16, 2012
Submitted on Jun 16, 2012
15 Comments
Thank you!
Superb shot!
Wow !!
Thank you everyone! It was indeed quite difficult to shoot, but luckily I got this one after a whole lot of shots :)
Shot in action! Great Click
Fantastic action shot!
Interesting! Good thing you captured it in action
Very difficult shot lizzy :) Well done!
Thanks!
GREAT shot!
Thank you!
Nice capture
great!
Thanks!
Awesome.