Hover Fly

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25-05-2023, 06:46

There was a trio of theses on a wooden planter yesterday morning, I would have liked a bit more detail to the eyes. But for handheld images they are just about OK.
I'm led to believe that they are Merodon Equestris, rather than the "Hairy Eyed" that I christened them.

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25-05-2023, 08:20

Two great shots Peter especially for being handheld. Spot on with your ID

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25-05-2023, 18:50

Two nice shots Peter, lovely detail on the second.

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