Orange and black striped Marmalade Hoverfly, Episyrphus balteatus, on a purple thistle flower with open wings, close up, blurred green background

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Episyrphus balteatus or Marmalade Fly is very distinctive with a black and orange striped body. Hoverflies are important pollinators with the ability to hover in all directions. They are often wasp or bee like but are harmless and don’t sting. This image was taken in a rural garden in Shropshire, UK.

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Size: 5472px × 3648px
Location: Shropshire, UK
Photo credit: © Jackie Tweddle / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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