European Dronefly

[Gaduf]

Title corrected from Bumble Bee to European Dronefly.
Taken on a walk in Bushy Park in London.

Gavin

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[aolander]

Nice image! I use my 24-120mm as a "macro" lens, too. It don't believe it's a bumble bee, though. It has "fly eyes". Perhaps some type of drone (hover) fly. ?

 

[Ambler]

It's not a bumble. They are hairy with 4 wings (they join them together when flying). Perhaps some kind of hoverfly?

 

[Andrew Lamberson]

I believe it is a European Drone Fly. https://www.naturespot.org.uk/species/eristalis-arbustorum

 

[Charles Loy]

bumbled on the bumble, but a wonderful photo! Nice sharpness from the full open zoom

 

[Gaduf]

Nice image! I use my 24-120mm as a "macro" lens, too. It don't believe it's a bumble bee, though. It has "fly eyes". Perhaps some type of drone (hover) fly. ?

Hi Alan ,
Many thanks for looking and commenting and for the correction to Hoverfly.
Gavin

 

[Gaduf]

It's not a bumble. They are hairy with 4 wings (they join them together when flying). Perhaps some kind of hoverfly?

Appreciate your feedback ,
Many thanks for looking and commenting.
Gavin

 

[Gaduf]

I believe it is a European Drone Fly. https://www.naturespot.org.uk/species/eristalis-arbustorum

Many thanks for the clarification and supporting reference material.
Much appreciated,
Gavin

 

[Gaduf]

bumbled on the bumble, but a wonderful photo! Nice sharpness from the full open zoom

I certainly did bumble on this one Charles ,
Glad you enjoyed the image.
Gavin

 

[CJCrawford]

Great detail-I like how it looks kind of glossy.