Photographed at Wishaw (NS75) on 28th August 2009. I think this one is only pretending to be a hoverfly - there is no sign of a 'false margin' on the wings.
It is easier to tell you, who I am not. I am not an expert ologist of any kind (I did manage to get a grade C in O'level Biology but other than that, I have had no formal training in this field). I claim no credentials other than my own experiences and limitless enthusiasm. I have always been fascinated by all areas of natural history and together with my love of photography I am now in a position to bring these two fields together.
I have set myself the quest of photographing as many British species of wildlife as possible and you can check out my progress at:
http://www.BritishWildlifePics.com