Syrphus torvus.

Paul Iddon

First hoverfly this year into the garden - I found it on the floor, and placed it on a flower or two, hoping it would pick up a bit of energy. The cold evening air is I assume the reason for it being lethargic. Syrphus torvus.

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Paul.

e6filmuser

Paul,

The first one is the perfect framing for a portrait.

I saw my first hoverfly yesterday, hovering at just above head height. There were also some Bee-flies on rockery plants.

I often find a bumble bee in need of revival. If putting them on a flower does not work I cup them in my hands and breath on them, Then I offer dilute sugar or honey. A couple of days ago I did all that, for one I found on its back in the conservatory, but, having drunk some dilute honey, the bee died.

Harold

Paul Iddon

Shame about the bee. I've seen just a couple sofar this year, one flew by, the other I got the 3 pics of.

Slowly but surely our winged friends are reappearing.

Paul.

Lord Vetinari

Wonderful series Paul
Brian v.

Stumblebum

Great set!clap

Paul Iddon

Stumblebum wrote: »

Great set!clap

Cheers SB

Paul.