Sunday, 10 July 2016

Long Hoverfly

Long Hoverfly


Identifying some British hoverflies isn't easy, but this one is relatively straightforward. Although the pattern of black and yellow is variable, males are readily identifiable as their body is longer than the wings.

Long Hoverfly, Sphaerophoria scripta. Nikon D7200 f11 100mm 1/125 ISO 900