Hoverfly

Hoverflies, sometimes called flower flies or syrphid flies, make up the insect family Syrphidae. As their common name suggests, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers. Sericomyia silentis, is a species of hoverfly. It is widespread throughout Britain and Europe but normally encountered in small numbers in boggy locations.

Hoverfly (Sericomyia silentis)

Hoverfly (Sericomyia silentis)

Hoverfly (Sericomyia silentis)

Hoverfly (Sericomyia silentis)

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