Myathropa florea is quite a pretty name, prettier than Dead Head.
These Hover Flies are called Dead Heads because the pattern on the black thorax (The first part of it’s body behind the head) is supposed to resemble a blackened skull.
These are one of the easier Hover Flies to identify. There are a lot that you just can’t get to species from a photograph, you have to chop them up and examine them with a microscope.
It has lovely yellow hair, don’t you think?
A Tramp in the Woods 
So . . . blondes have more flowers?
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Certainly do. Thanks Emilio 🙂
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I recognise a hoverfly when I see one but trying to identify which hoverfly is beyond me! Good photos full of detail
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Thanks Clare 🙂 Yes there are a lot of Hover Flies that I can’t get to species.
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hoverflies are one of my favorite little folks, they like to come cheerfully say hello when you sit outdoors; and I’ve heard that they bravely like to pretend they’re wasps, to fool those who would like to eat them 🙂
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Thanks Wren I like Hover Flies too 🙂
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He’s a handsome fellow. I love his yellow hair. The entire bee is magnificent! He seems to glow.
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Thank you Sandi 🙂
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I wouldn’t mind these around here. Much nicer than vindictive wasps.
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Easier to work with too. Thank you Stephen 🙂
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Good shots. Fascinating mouthpart – like a mini-vacuum-hoover!
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Thank you Eliza 🙂 I admit that I am fascinated by the mouth parts.
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