Drone fly - male

As my ivy has come into bloom, I was hoping for some ivy bees, but no, it has been invaded by drone flies. Still lovely though.

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Christine Young

Lion

Those are really cool flowers. I don't think I've ever seen ivy when in bloom. Posted 3 years ago
1. Claire Hamilton
  
  Lion
  
  It's quite lovely, have a load of it in my garden. Posted 3 years ago

Calbost Niel

Lion

Great shot Claire Posted 3 years ago

The Common Drone Fly

"Eristalis tenax" is a common, migratory, cosmopolitan species of hover fly. It is the most widely distributed syrphid species in the world, and is known from all regions except the Antarctic. It has been introduced into North America and is widely established. It can be found in gardens and fields in Europe and Australia. It has also been found in the Himalayas.

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Similar species: True Flies

Species identified by Claire Hamilton