Drone fly pollinating

[Trent Watts]

This Black-shouldered Drone Fly (Eristalis dimidiata) was busy pollinating the Brown-eyed Susan flowers in my back yard. It seemed quite content to let me get close without flying away which is not always the case with flies.

 

[AlanLichty]

Remarkable closeups Trent - nice you had such a cooperative specimen.

 

[larryj]

Absolutely amazing image Trent, the detail you captured of this pollen cover fly going about his business Is remarkable! Thanks for sharing

 

[Trent Watts]

Absolutely amazing image Trent, the detail you captured of this pollen cover fly going about his business Is remarkable! Thanks for sharing

Thanks so much Larry.

 

[JimFox]

What a mess that bee is! It needs to take a bath!

Great shots Trent! You really caught it in all of it's golden glory.