Hover Fly, or Syrphidae (Eupeodes corolla – I think), are often mistaken for bees or wasps. The adult flies help with pollination of plants and their larvae love to feed on aphids or thrip making them a very useful addition to any garden. Plants which are said to help attract them to the garden are parsley (pictured) alyssium and chamomile.
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Wonderful capture!
Thanks so much – they were very co-operative subjects :-)
– Erika Lieftink
WOW…WOW…WOW …what a fantastic shot!! So clear and without a slight bit of shake…WOW!
Congratulations in your feature. A very lovely shot and I love the contrast in colours between the Hover Fly the the flowers. Beautiful :))