From time to time I would have a wander across to the pond to see what was about. Quite a few hoverflies and one bobby dazzler in particular:
Can't say I had noticed this type before so had a quick Google ('they can't touch you for it' as Ken Dodd would say) and quickly found its likeness on the microscopy-uk site HERE which has many very clear photos making identification easy. It turned out what had visited the pond was a Sun Fly (Heliophilus pendulas)
The golden yellow is very bright and really stood out in the sunlight.
Another excellent find. Thanks for the link.
ReplyDeleteIt really is a beauty.
DeleteThanks for the link you sent.
What a beauty that is John! I don't think I have ever seen one. Your pond certainly attracts some goodies.
ReplyDeleteIt looks even more brilliant in real life. You certainly can't miss it when you see one, especially in sunlight.
DeleteAptly named John.
ReplyDeleteA beauty on a sunny day.
It is and it is Keith ;)
DeleteI often wondered what they were called John.
ReplyDeleteYou have obviously seen them before Roy - I think that was the first to visit my garden though they are supposed to be a common hoverfly. It's certainly an easy name to remember now I know what it is.
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