Inident fly with swollen femora

[Walwyn]

I should know what this is only managed a couple of oof shots before it disappeared.

[Africa]

I think it is the beautifully named hoverfly Syritta pipiens.

[Walwyn]

Of course it is - slaps head.

Thanks. I've been looking at it on and off most of the evening thinking i know you.

[jezlee]

S.pipiens for me, too ....