Greater Bee Fly

HHovering near me near my pond. Strange looking bug.

by trois Apr 6, 2008 4:57 PM

Taken on 13th April 2008, Lincoln UK. The tongue, which extends from the long fixed feeding tube is forked!

by wallaby1 Oct 5, 2008 10:00 PM

Feeding on Aubretia.

by wallaby1 Oct 5, 2008 10:03 PM

Backing out to go to another flower, they don't stay for long at each one but hover as they feed.

by wallaby1 Oct 5, 2008 10:06 PM

Taken on 1st May 2008. Taking a rest to clean itself.

by wallaby1 Oct 5, 2008 10:09 PM

Taken on 29th April 2008, the female drilling for nectar in Forget-me-nots!

by wallaby1 Oct 5, 2008 10:13 PM

On 22nd Aprl 2008, view from behind while feeding on Forget-me-nots.

by wallaby1 Oct 5, 2008 10:18 PM

Taken on 10th April 2008, the male with eyes meeting in the middle.

by wallaby1 Oct 5, 2008 10:23 PM