Hoverflies

Sea Plantain at The Mill

The old mill building at Rapness on Westray is heading for desolation, and quickly. Once you lose your roof, your walls are …

Have you ever struggled with identification? Not sure whether it’s a bee or a hoverfly? Is it a wasp mimic? Which book …

There’s a bumble bee on this thistle. At least I think it’s a bee. Then I see its eyes. Its eyes are …

Ragwort. It’s a beautiful yellow-flowered plant which flowers profusely in summer and is food for a myriad of wonderful creatures. Just look …

There are over 200 species of Hoverfly in the UK. I don’t know any of them and have to rely on support …

Citizens have always participated in and contributed to science. As a child I grew up surrounded by people so dedicated to their …

Biting Stonecrop is a wonderful plant. It grows on the stone walls at Einar, creeping along the stone with small succulent leaves …

I’ve become inordinately attracted to Hoverflies. Should I be worried? This one is Eristalis pertinax. Apparently I should know that because of …