Stripe-faced Dronefly (Eristalis nemorum) with a male flying above (and guarding) a female that is feeding on Fleabane. Typical of this species.

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Size: 6000px × 4001px
Location: Chobham Common, Surrey
Photo credit: © Nigel Sawyer / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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