A common
hoverfly,
Simosyrphus grandicornis, approximately 12 mm in size, resting on a stalk. Many hoverfly species, such as this one,
mimic the appearance of
bees or
wasps, which is thought to protect them from falling prey to birds and other insectivores. About 6,000
species of hoverflies in 200
genera have been described.
Photo credit: Fir0002