Discover the hoverfly that delivers the news & sings.
Humming Flowerfly (Syrphus ribesii)
Wing Length 7.25-11.5mm. Body size 9-13mm
Flight. Apr-Nov
Species to spot in June July
I’m a little late with June’s species of the month—unusual for me—but I’ve recently been “whispered” some good news… by a hoverfly no less, more on that in a moment.
Have you ever walked along a path or paused near a sunlit glade and noticed flies hovering at about head height? Darting, stopping, then settling briefly on a leaf before lifting off again? Chances are it might be this species of hoverfly.
