Eristalsis nemorum
Hoverfly
Eristalsis nemorum, Hoverfly. A commonly occuring drone-type fly, recognisable by its sustained hovering. This is particularly noticeable when males are seen hovering above a female. Adults are pollinators and found in various habitats from woodland to gardens. Larvae are of the rat-tailed maggot type, living in wet soils.
Photograph detail
Slide 1: Eristalsis nemorum, Hoverfly. Male hovering above female, on Ragwort, Senecio jacobaea. Garden in Redmire. August.
Slide 2: Eristalsis nemorum, Hoverfly. Male hovering above female, on Ragwort, Senecio jacobaea. Garden in Redmire. August.
Slide 3: Eristalsis nemorum, Hoverfly. Male hovering above female, on Ragwort, Senecio jacobaea. Garden in Redmire. August.
Slide 4: Eristalsis nemorum, Hoverfly. Feeding on Knapweed, Centaurea nigra. Water works, Hargill, Redmire. August.
Slide 5: Eristalsis nemorum, Hoverfly. Feeding on Knapweed, Centaurea nigra. Water works, Hargill, Redmire. August.