Taken on 3rd June 2007. It was looking for water when I was filling a watering can from a barrel.
by wallaby1 Jun 5, 2007 12:30 PM
It was trying to drink from the hole but couldn't reach, but soon found water on top of the can.
by wallaby1 Jun 5, 2007 12:37 PM
I imagine this is why they are called a Hover Fly.
by wallaby1 Jun 5, 2007 12:42 PM
Not sure what the dangly bit on it's face is, it's not the tongue.
by wallaby1 Jun 5, 2007 1:03 PM
Taken on 24th July 2007, Lincoln UK. The female on a Hydrangea.
by wallaby1 Aug 1, 2007 7:18 PM
The female's face, eyes are wider apart.
by wallaby1 Aug 1, 2007 7:21 PM
The male has eyes joining in the middle.
by wallaby1 Aug 1, 2007 7:24 PM
The male's face.
by wallaby1 Aug 1, 2007 7:26 PM
Male side view, showing the long, broad tongue licking up nectar.
by wallaby1 Aug 1, 2007 7:29 PM
