Janet Brien's photos with the keyword: hovering

Who doesn't love hoverflies?! They are so beautiful and it's so incredibly cool how they can hover in place, perfectly still, and then, quick as a flash, disappear in a burst of speed! These insects are also known as "flower flies" because adults eat nectar and pollen for their diet. They are excellent mimics of bees and wasps, and are often mistaken for them, though hoverflies are actually harmless! :) Did you know there are over 6,000 species worldwide?! They range in size from smaller than a grain of rice to larger than a bumble bee! If you would like to know more about these super cool flies, Wiki has a great page here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoverfly