Dronefly Collection

European Hoverfly or Drone Fly -Eristalis tenax-, male, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Dronefly -Eristalis tenax-, female sunbathing, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Drone Fly (Eristalis tenax) adult, feeding on Buddleia (Buddleja sp. ) flower in garden, Chipping, Lancashire, England
Drone Fly (Eristalis tenax) adult, feeding on Buddleia (Buddleja sp.) flower in garden, Chipping, Lancashire, England, August

Drone fly (Eristalis nemorum) adult, resting on forget-me-not flowers covered in raindrops, River Whiteadder, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland, September

Eristalis tenax, drone-fly larvae
Eristalis tenax is one of quite a large group of closely related hover-flies which have rat-tailed maggots, i.e. larvae with an elongated breathing tube at the end of their bodies. E

Dronefly - male common garden hoverfly, feeding on pollen. Surrey, England
MAF-5 Dronefly - male common garden hoverfly, feeding on pollen Surrey, England Eristalis tenax Mark Fellowes Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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Discover the enchanting world of Droneflies (Eristalis tenax), these European hoverflies basking in the sun of Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, c. 1860. Observe the male and female, each with unique patterns, sipping nectar from Buddleia flowers in England, or resting on scabious and forget-me-nots. Delve deeper into their life cycle, as larvae thrive in various aquatic environments. These fascinating insects, often mistaken for bees, play a crucial role in pollination. #Dronefly #EuropeanHoverfly #NaturePhotography #Biodiversity #InsectLife #1860s