What a lovely name ...

The marmalade hoverfly, Episyrphus balteatus

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Not so good on toast though Lovely captures
Brian V.

So true

Never knew what their name was so thank you. We have them all over right now. I've managed to get a few snaps but nothing quite as crisp as yours. Very nicely done.

I usually see them eating or procreating. About half of my photos involve 2 lol.

Miguelitos wrote in post #18892903
Never knew what their name was so thank you. We have them all over right now. I've managed to get a few snaps but nothing quite as crisp as yours. Very nicely done.

I usually see them eating or procreating. About half of my photos involve 2 lol.

Thanks ... yes, they do seem to have a rather idyllic life!

Just my luck, I was able to photograph one yesterday eating from a flower. The smaller the insect, the less likely they seem to flee. I have a heck of a time trying to capture a decent photo of a dragonfly.

Lovely shots Ed.

I see Brian beat me to the toast joke.