A couple of the Platycheirus hoverflies have grey markings rather than the more usual yellow. This is a female Platycheirus albimanus, just making her landing approach to a dandelion:
These 'in-flight' shots are attractive, but are also very useful because the wings are open and the abdominal markings are visible and can be used for identification.
Another new (for this year) moth came to light last night: Early Tooth-Striped - Trichopteryx carpinata:
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Waht a fantastic 'air shot' of the little hoverfly; I keep trying to get one of those but so far no successful pics.
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