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Eristalis sp.
Also known as the drone fly. It looks somewhat like a drone honey bee, and likely gains some degree of protection from this resemblance to a stinging insect. The adults are called drone flies because of this resemblance. Like other hover flies, they are common visitors to flowers, especially in late summer and autumn, and can be significant pollinators. Large (wingspan 15mm), stocky, bee mimic. Eyes are marbled in black. Males have hovering displays
Dispersed Holm oak forest
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/250 sec., f/11, ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: -1 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm.
Spotted on Apr 18, 2013
Submitted on May 20, 2013
2 Comments
Thanks Satyen
Lovely shots!