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Hoverfly perched on yellow flower in the garden. Example of mimicry between insects.
Hoverfly on a faded flower
Episyrphus balteatus, sometimes called the marmalade hoverfly, is a relatively small hoverfly of the Syrphidae family.
Episyrphus balteatus Hoverfly Insect. Digitally Enhanced Photograph.
A marmalade hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) feeding on a white flower, sunny day in summer, Vienna (Austria)
Extreme close up of a Hoverfly on a grass stem.
Episyrphus balteatus on Fuchsia
Syrphidae live on plants in North China
A close-up photograph features a Marmalade Hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) perched on a vibrant green stem. The insect's intricate details are highlighted against a soft, blurred background, creating a sense of tranquility and natural beauty. Perfect for illustrating insect biology, wildlife, or the wonders of nature.
Marmalade hoverfly has a beautyful pattern
Episyrphus balteatus Hoverfly Insect. Digitally Enhanced Photograph.
Syrphid flies, A hoverfly on a flower, A close-up
Hoverflies, also called flower flies or syrphids, make up the insect family Syrphidae. As their common name suggests, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen, while the larvae (maggots) eat a wide range of foods. In some species, the larvae are saprotrophs specifically Detritivores [1] eating decaying plant and animal matter in the soil or in ponds and streams. In other species, the larvae are insectivores, preying on aphids, thrips, and other plant-sucking insects.\n\nInsects such as aphids are considered crop pests, and therefore the aphid-eating larvae of some hoverflies are economically and ecologically important. The larvae are potential agents for use in biological control; while the adults are pollinators.\n\nAbout 6,000 species in 200 genera have been described. Hoverflies are common throughout the world and can be found on all continents except Antarctica. Hoverflies are harmless to most mammals, though many species are mimics of stinging wasps and bees, a mimicry which may serve to ward off predators.
Marmalade hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) sucking nectar on yellow  flower (Asteraceae)
Close-up of a resting hoverfly resting on a leaf
Syrphidae on plant in the wild
A close-up shot of a marmalade hoverfly, Episyrphus balteatus, resting on a vibrant green grass stem against a soft, out-of-focus natural background. The image captures the intricate details of the insect and the serene beauty of nature, making it ideal for illustrating ecology or wildlife themes.
Episyrphus balteatus sitting on a green leaf
Episyrphus balteatus Hoverfly Insect. Digitally Enhanced Photograph.
Close-up of hoverfly with red eyes resting on textured stone surface, showcasing details of insect and natural background
White Hollyhock in a domestic English garden.
Selective focus on Eastern Calligrapher syrphid fly head, Toxomerus Geminatus
A single yellow coreopsis with a hoverfly.
Aphid eating flies in the wild, North China
Close-up shot of a Gold-Backed Snipe Fly, scientifically known as Chrysopilus thoracicus, perched on human skin with hair follicles visible. The insect's iridescent body and intricate details are highlighted in the macro shot, showcasing the intersection of wildlife and human interaction.
Marmalade hoverfly has a beautyful pattern
Hoverfly on a mushroom
Hoverfly
A bee absorbs honey.
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