Dark-edged

Day 292 #365DaysWild

Scooting about. High speed and nimble.

Dark-edged bee flies.

Distinctive. Not only in flight but in appearance too. An extended proboscis gives it access to pollen and nectar in deep-trumpeted flowers.

We’ve certainly seen an increase in abundance over recent years. Could that be our influence as we’ve now got plenty of cowslips, primroses and pulmonaria? 

Or could it be part of a wider increase in population?

Whatever the reason, I don’t tire of watching them.

Let’s all pause for nature!