A pair of well focussed Four-banded bee-grabbers, Conops Quadrifasciatus. They are mating. The male is on top. Bright, colourful, closeup an detailed
The tufted bit at the lower abdomen of the female is its ovipositor.
Size: 3100px × 2325px
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester, .
Photo credit: © Collinswoodimages / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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