Hover Fly on Osteospermum Flower

I'm pretty sure the Hover Fly is Helophilus pendulum, also known as The Footballer.

Taken in my garden yesterday.

I don't have time to do any commenting etc this evening but I'll catch up with you all tomorrow.

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Taken on Saturday May 24, 2025
Posted on Sunday May 25, 2025
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Stephan Fey said:

Amazing detail of the Hover Fly (viewed large) and a beautiful capture all in all, Keith!

11 hours ago

Ajophotog said:

Nice photo Keith, loving the sunfly.

10 hours ago

Günter Klaus said:

Diese schöne Schwefliege hast du wunderbar mit ihren Details aufgenommen lieber Keith,der Fokus sitzt perfekt und ich mag auch die schönen Strukturen auf ihren Rücken,ein tolles Makro :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Abend,liebe Grüße Güni :))

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