Large Stripe-back hoverfly by durleybeachbum
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Description
Helophilus trivittatus, on a Helichrysum.
The Straw flowers are very popular with a huge variety of insects.
I forgot to sow any last year but this season has made up for it.

Comments (30)
A good shot and a lucky shot. Congratulation.
beautiful cpature !
Absolutely fine and perfect macro !!!
Really nice shot. Aloha
exotically beautiful
Great capture. Lovely shot.
belle photo!
Wonderful capture Andrea
Wow, how fantastic is that.
First class shot Andrea, great observation too because it's so hard to capture these when settled, usually only possible to catch them in flight.
So Lovely Andrea
Excellent shot.
Proof one reaps what one sows. Fantastic shot!
Wow, this is stunning! Love his pattern, and he looks very well on that flower!
A stellar picture !
Excellent capture !!!
Awesome macro Andrea! Taylor's Shaft by the way is at the East Pool mine (close to the famous South Crofty mine) :)
An amazing image Andrea. I know you posted this before we met today but to me it was a great pleasure to meet and have lunch with you.
What a lovely shot so clear and with all the beautiful details on the flys back.
absolut stunning macro!
Wonderful colours, light and outstanding details. Fantastic shot!!
Helophilus trivittatus, on a Helichrysum? Yeah, easy for you to say. A brilliant backdrop for this little critter. Amazing clarity and color.
Great photo.
Very nice shot, love the composition on this one. Handsome fly!
I can see him going round and round along the edge. What a superior photograph this is!
Great capture, Andrea - hoverflies are among my favorites of flies, they eat other little annoying critters...
Oh, cool!! I've never seen a striped hoverfly! Great shot!
Amazing capture Andrea. God bless.
Delightful and wonderous.So sharp and clean.
Lovely capture, clarity and zoom!