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Marmalade Hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) adult, resting on Chicory (Cichorium intybus) flower, Oxfordshire, England
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Marmalade Hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) adult, resting on Chicory (Cichorium intybus) flower, Oxfordshire, England
Marmalade Hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) adult, resting on Chicory (Cichorium intybus) flower, Oxfordshire, England, July
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© FLPA/Malcolm Schuyl
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Nature's Sweet Delight - Marmalade Hoverfly Finds Chicory Flower Oasis in Oxfordshire, England!
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. In this snapshot captured by wildlife photographer Malcolm Schuyl, we witness a delightful encounter between two vibrant entities of the natural world. A magnificent Marmalade Hoverfly, with its striking orange and black striped abdomen, takes a momentary respite on a delicate Chicory flower in the picturesque county of Oxfordshire. As summer paints the English countryside with an array of colors, this tiny arthropod gracefully hovers above the blooming Chicory. With its translucent wings glistening under the warm sun rays, it seems to be savoring every bit of nectar from this floral haven. The Marmalade Hoverfly's choice to rest upon the Chicory is no coincidence. Known for their keen sense of taste and smell, these hoverflies are attracted to sweet-scented flowers like bees to honey. And what better place to find such sweetness than amidst fields adorned with beautiful blue blooms? This enchanting photograph not only captures a fleeting moment in nature but also reminds us that even small creatures can bring immense joy and wonderment into our lives. So next time you stumble upon a field filled with wildflowers or spot a humble hoverfly buzzing around your garden, take a pause and appreciate these magical encounters that make our world so extraordinary!
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