Hoverflies

All the other creepy crawlies and animals that interact with your garden and the countryside
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SnappyMac
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Hoverflies

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Hoverfly

Photo taken: In the garden.

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Hoverfly by SnappyMac, on Flickr

Many species and a lot look very similar...
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Great one Snappy.
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You should ask BD for an ID Snappy, just to keep him on his toes 😁
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PimperneBloke wrote: Mon Jun 16, 2025 12:38 pm You should ask BD for an ID Snappy, just to keep him on his toes 😁
Happy to have any help :laugh:
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I took this one at Alveston Manor, Derbyshire.
It was about 10-15ft directly above me in the sunlight

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They're really furry up close

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Kev wrote: Mon Jun 16, 2025 7:41 pm They're really furry up close
A great macro Kev.
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A pair of crackers Kev
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