Syrphus sp - 50-40d-08536
Syrphus species? possibly male Syrphus ribesii, but not sure. Feeding on Heracleum sphondylium (Common Hogweed) flowers.
Location: Farnham Park, Surrey, UK.
50% crop from original image.
Camera: Canon EOS 40D DSLR.
Lens: Leica - Leitz Wetzlar Macro-Elmarit-R 1:2.8/60
Settings: F/11, 1/130s, ISO 400, no flash, hand held. 1/2 life size on sensor.
Date: 08/08/10
Owner: Gordon England