Wash behind your ears & chin - Hoverfly

[Geoff F]

As children, were others always told 'Make sure you wash behind your ears and under your chin'? Well the same thing applies to hoverflies!



My first Eristalis pertinax this year, so another sign that Spring is almost here.

It's head is rotated by 90 degrees to reach those awkward spots.

[Bruce Williams]

Interesting image Geoff - I always enjoy the more unusual shot.

Bruce

[Dutchess]

Great image there, Geoff

(Whenever I rescue an unfortunate bumblebee from a watery death in my pond, I like to watch the thorough drying off it gives itself. Not a spot is left to chance before take-off is attempted! )

D.