Hoverfly. Composite high-speed image of a hoverfly (Chrysotoxum cautum) in flight over lesser celandine flowers. The hoverfly resembles a bee or wasp,
Hoverfly. Composite high-speed image of a hoverfly (Chrysotoxum cautum) in flight over lesser celandine flowers. The hoverfly resembles a bee or wasp, but it is a true fly. Its bold yellow and black colours act as a deterrent against predators.
Size: 2108px × 2879px
Photo credit: © DR. JOHN BRACKENBURY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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