First dronefly in the garden this year

[Paul Iddon]

Eristalis pertinax male. (As far as I can determine!)

He was warming up in the sunshine on a laurel leaf and quite happily stepped onto my thumb for a few poses.

Paul.

 

[Norkie]

Love number one Paul, excellent

 

[Paul Iddon]

Love number one Paul, excellent

Thank you Jak

Paul.

 

[Cobra]

Great detail as always Paul

 

[Paul Iddon]

Great detail as always Paul

Thanks Chris

Paul.

 

[scoober]

Great set Paul

 

[Paul Iddon]

Great set Paul

Thanks Les.

Paul.

 

[Gav.]

Great detailed set Paul

 

[Paul Iddon]

Great detailed set Paul

Cheers Gav

Paul.

 

[davholla]

Very nice there is a sun trap near me where I saw some hoverflies in January but near where else yet.

 

[Paul Iddon]

Very nice there is a sun trap near me where I saw some hoverflies in January but near where else yet.

There will be loads of them soon Dave...

 

[GardenersHelper]

Nice one Paul.

Coincidentally I saw my first one yesterday too; I'll post it later.

 

[Paul Iddon]

Cheers Nick.

Paul.