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I have been Blogging since 2011. I first started with 2 Blogs about nail polish, which I do from time to time. My main focus is on my more recent Blog which is about photography, mainly nature and wildlife. Welcome to my little world :-)

Tuesday, 23 June 2026

A Sunny Hoverfly

Thanks again for all your lovely comments. It really has helped a lot.

Hoverfly in Scotland

 This is a little Hoverfly enjoying the sunshine.

53 comments:

  1. Hoverfly is very pretty. I've not seen one in real life that I know of. Great shot.

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    1. They are very common over here. Thanks :-D

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  2. interesting fly. Nothing lessens the sting of loss.

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  3. Superbe Helophilus pendulus, femelle

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  4. beautiful colours of both the Hoverfly and the leaf.

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  5. How lovely! Such a beautiful photo!

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  6. Helophilus for sure, but not being familiar with European marsh flies I am not sure of the species.

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  7. You have a real talent in taking photos. This is lovely. Have a nice day today.

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  8. I've seen them from afar around here but never seen one up close like that, very interesting. That's a great picture.

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  9. ...we are enjoying the sunshine here too.

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  10. Oi, Ananka! A mosca é tão bonita, nunca pensei que diria isso de uma mosca, parece uma abelha. Sinto pela perda de seu gato, sei exatamente o que está sentindo, pois perdi uma gatinha que viveu mais de 20 anos. Morreu velhinha, os rins pifaram. Chorei aqui. Um abraço!

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  11. A lovely close-up photograph.

    All the best Jan

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  12. I am not sure we have those here. He’s very colorful.

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  13. My Darling Ananka! I am sorry but I don't share your love for insects!

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  14. Lindo bicho. Te mando un beso.

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  15. The pattern is looking good

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  16. It's a good and strong photo. Awesome.

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  17. I would have mistaken it for a bee.

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  18. I, too thought at first it was some kind of bee...maybe that is a type of camoflauge?

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  19. I always thought they were just tiny bees till recently--- I love the design on this one's back!

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  20. Hoverflies are nice. I know almost nothing about them though, hehe.

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  21. I thought it is a bee. Beautiful pattern

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  22. A fly that looks like a bee. Nature is truly multifaceted!
    (ꈍᴗꈍ) Poetic and cinematic greetings.
    💋Kisses💋 ©Theda Bara.

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  23. Uma belíssima foto, Ananka ótima quinta-feira bjs.

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  24. Such an incredible photo! You are extremely talented <3

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  25. Mosquito estranho! rsrsrsrs

    Nova Tirinha Publicada. 😼

    Abraços 🐾 Garfield Tirinhas Oficial.

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  26. A cute little guy, and well photographed!

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  27. Isn’t he a lovely one. Great catch Ananka.

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  28. Dear Ananka, my post of June 27th was published only on my blog, but it's NOT on my Reading List. So I invite you to check out my latest cotton toys.

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  29. It's a beauty!
    All the best from Austria 🤗.
    Traude
    https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2026/06/reisebericht-2025-von-ahornblattern-und.html

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  30. Oh how pretty...he is a work of art.

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  31. What a beautiful photograph!

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  32. Pretty-Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com

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  33. Just stopping by to say ...
    Thinking of you and sending my good wishes.

    All the best Jan

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  34. Perfecta. Gran macro Ananka.
    Buen fin de semana.
    Un abrazo.

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  35. Dear Ananka, just stopping by to let you know that I am thinking of you. Sending you much love ❤️ and hugs.

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  36. I also am checking in with you dear. Hope all goes well. Love and lots of hugs, Denise.

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  37. What a lovely little visitor to capture. How are you doing?

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  38. ...I hope that you are well!!!

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  39. A lovely capture! It's great to see gardens alive with nature.

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