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Long Hoverfly (Sphaerophoria scripta) I was fascinated to catch sight of these two attempting to mate in mid-air in quite blustery winds, but fortunately for me they quickly decided to settle on vegetation instead.<br /> <br /> What followed caught me by surprise but was, as I later had confirmed for me, not unusual behaviour for this species.<br /> <br /> I&#039;d call it the Dance of the Long Hoverfly. The smaller female might call it something else entirely.<br /> <br /> Want to know what I&#039;m referring to? <br /> <br /> Watch here and read the accompanying commentary: <section class="video"><iframe width="448" height="282" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/OXBjcC1AJ9U?hd=1&autoplay=0&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></section> Geotagged,Long hoverfly,Sphaerophoria scripta,Summer,United Kingdom Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Long Hoverfly (Sphaerophoria scripta)

I was fascinated to catch sight of these two attempting to mate in mid-air in quite blustery winds, but fortunately for me they quickly decided to settle on vegetation instead.

What followed caught me by surprise but was, as I later had confirmed for me, not unusual behaviour for this species.

I'd call it the Dance of the Long Hoverfly. The smaller female might call it something else entirely.

Want to know what I'm referring to?

Watch here and read the accompanying commentary:

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  1. View Calbost Niel's profile
    Calbost Niel
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    Great shot Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Philip Booker's profile
      Philip Booker
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      I must confess, I was surprised it came out so well, considering how windy it was, Posted 3 years ago

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The Common Globetail

The Long hoverfly, "Sphaerophoria scripta" is a European species of hoverfly. They can complete a full life cycle in as little as sixteen days, and a maximum of nine generations may occur in a single year.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Philip Booker
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By Philip Booker

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Uploaded Oct 1, 2021. Captured Aug 28, 2021 11:39 in 65 Crespin Way, Brighton BN1 7FL, UK.
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  • DSC-RX10M4
  • f/4.0
  • 1/320s
  • ISO100
  • 203.2mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.