##hoverfly
LightNews LightNews
rocketcoral.bsky.social
A marsh #hoverfly enjoying some tasty plumbago 🌼🪰💛
September 30, 2026 at 7:12 PM
rocketcoral.bsky.social
A hoverfly munching on a cosmos
🌼🪰💛
#hoverfly
September 24, 2026 at 4:25 PM
rocketcoral.bsky.social
Found it! My favourite ever #hoverfly snap! It’s not big and fancy but I just love it. A marmalade hoverfly taking flight after nibbling on some ragwort 🌼🪰💛
September 19, 2026 at 6:50 PM
pixelplace.bsky.social
Close up of a hoverfly on red and yellow chrysanthemum #BlueSkyArtShow #Vibrant #HoverFly #CloseUp #Photos #Photography #Flower #Fly #Macro #Insect #Red #Yellow #Colorful
Hoverfly on Red and Yellow Chrysanthemum
January 10, 2026 at 2:18 PM
worldwildlife.bsky.social
Hoverfly (family Surphidae) Of the genus Asarkina this is a small fly with large compound eyes & bright yellow or orange markings that mimic bees or wasps for protection through Batesian mimicry. Photo by Webby Jr taken in South Kalimantan,Indonesia #hoverfly #pollinator #wildlife #indonesia #nature
April 26, 2026 at 11:29 PM
rocketcoral.bsky.social
Bye then 😂😍
#hoverfly
August 12, 2026 at 1:24 PM
lgpix.bsky.social
Starry, starry night
Flaming flowers that brightly blaze
Swirling clouds in violet haze
Reflect in Vincent's eyes of china blue

#BlueSkyArtShow #GetOutside #Vincent #DonMcLean #Flowers #Hoverfly #MacroPhotography
Macro image of a sunflower. Hoverfly resting on the top left petal.
June 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
levondymond.bsky.social
Hoverfly. August 2026

#hoverfly #insects #macro #bugsky #sonyalpha #photography
a black and yellow hoverfly sits on a purple flower.
September 24, 2026 at 5:40 PM
maireadd100.bsky.social
#Photography
#ECK
#BlueskyMonday
#MacroMonday
#Bugsky
#Hoverfly
#Chicory
A black and yellow striped American Hoverfly drinks nectar from the stamen tubes of a light blue Chicory flower. *With apologies for the double post - I realized I initially posted the unedited image and hastily deleted it! Oops!*
September 7, 2026 at 10:48 AM
rocketcoral.bsky.social
Hoverfly living his best life on the town centre flowers today 🌼🪰💛
#hoverfly
September 9, 2026 at 5:38 PM
linda2.bsky.social
Yellow!
Another lovely day. Night, night!

#macrophotography #yellow #insect #hoverfly #photographersunited #photography
A close up image of a hover fly enjoying the pollen on a yellow flower.
September 9, 2026 at 10:39 PM
kujawiak.bsky.social
#hoverfly #Nikon
This is a close-up photograph of a hoverfly in mid-flight. The insect is sharply focused, revealing its distinctive black and yellow striped abdomen, characteristic of many hoverfly species that mimic wasps for protection. Its wings are semi-transparent and appear blurred due to motion. The background is artistically blurred with vibrant, out-of-focus patches of green, yellow, and purple, suggesting a garden setting. The lighting is warm and highlights the hoverfly’s body.
July 30, 2025 at 5:33 AM
maireadd100.bsky.social
#Photography
#EastCoastKin
#Stunday
#Macro
#Hoverfly
A close-up image of a Hoverfly collecting pollen from the yellow anthers of a white Dog-rose flower.
October 19, 2025 at 11:39 AM
levondymond.bsky.social
Hoverfly on Mint. August 2026

#hoverfly #insects #bugsky #nature #macro #pentax #photography
a black and yellow hoverfly feeds on a Mint flower tip.
September 22, 2026 at 5:38 PM
maireadd100.bsky.social
#Photography
#EastCoastKin
#Macro
#Stunday
#Hoverfly
A Narcissus Bulb Fly, a type of Hoverfly, leaning in to drink nectar from a purple Petunia.
June 15, 2025 at 9:32 AM
maireadd100.bsky.social
#Photography
#EastCoastKin
#ClassicMono
#Macro
#bnw_macro
#Hoverfly
A black and white image of a striped Hoverfly perched on the center of a False Sunflower.
June 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
rocketcoral.bsky.social
Hoverflies enjoying the poppies 🪰🌼💛
#hoverfly
July 11, 2025 at 1:04 PM
s4r4h-l.bsky.social
#InsectThursday A #hoverfly on a giant daisy soaking up the sun yesterday. #pollinators #bloomscrolling
Not a tiny hoverfly, it's a giant daisy
September 11, 2025 at 6:35 AM
hennige.bsky.social
I am Syrphus Torvus, the Hairy-Eyed Flower Fly
Are you impressed?
#HoverFly #Nature #Flower #iPhone
Syrphus torvus, the Hairy-eyed Flower Fly, is a common species of hoverfly found in the Holarctic. (Wikipedia)
September 20, 2025 at 8:09 AM
kujawiak.bsky.social
#FlyDay #MacroMonday #Hoverfly #Pollination #ECK #EastCoastKin
This macro photo captures a hoverfly delicately feeding beneath the bell-shaped bloom. Hanging upside down from the flower, the hoverfly reaches up with its forelegs towards the bright golden-yellow anthers, which are dusted with pollen. Several loose grains of pollen appear suspended around the insect, highlighting the moment of pollination. The hoverfly’s large reddish-brown compound eye dominates its head, while its pale cream face, fine golden hairs, and slender antennae are sharply rendered. Its translucent wings are neatly folded along its banded abdomen, revealing dark markings that contrast with the amber edges. The insect’s legs cling securely to the flower as it forages. Above the hoverfly, the soft violet-blue petals curve gracefully downward, framing the flower’s prominent stamens. The vivid yellow pollen provides a striking colour contrast against the cool blue petals. A smooth, blurred green background isolates the subject, creating a pleasing bokeh that emphasises the intricate details of both the hoverfly and the flower.
July 27, 2026 at 8:17 PM
rocketcoral.bsky.social
Hoverfly on a cosmos flower 🌺
#hoverfly
January 17, 2025 at 5:20 PM
rocketcoral.bsky.social
Pied hoverfly about to tuck into some delicious knapweed 🌼🪰💛
#hoverfly
July 27, 2026 at 6:10 PM
rocketcoral.bsky.social
Hoverfly chomping on a hedge rose 🌼🪰💛
#hoverfly
September 16, 2026 at 2:07 PM
rocketcoral.bsky.social
Marsh dangler enjoying some plumbago 🌼🪰💛
#hoverfly
August 1, 2025 at 6:25 PM
kujawiak.bsky.social
#ColorADay #YellowThu #FlyDay #MacroMonday #hoverfly #ECK #EastCoastKin
This macro photo captures a hoverfly suspended beneath a delicate blue flower, feeding on nectar or gathering pollen. The insect clings to the flower’s petals with its slender legs while reaching upward toward the bright yellow anthers, which stand out vividly against the cool blue petals. The hoverfly’s large reddish-brown compound eyes dominate the frame, drawing immediate attention. Fine hairs covering its thorax catch the light, adding texture and revealing details often overlooked by the naked eye. Its transparent wings, marked with dark bands, extend diagonally across the image and provide a subtle contrast to the soft, blurred background. The shallow depth of field isolates both flower and insect, transforming the background into a smooth wash of green that enhances the combination of blue, yellow, and earthy tones.
June 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM