Merodon equestris
West Worthing, West Sussex / Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh

[ Wingspan: 8 - 10 millimetres ]
The Narcissus Bulb Fly is a hoverfly that mimics bumblebees. It appears in a variety of colours, enabling it to mimic different bumblebees. Adults, after emerging from their larval stage, live for less than a month.
This insect gains its name from its habit of feeding on and damaging Daffodils and Narcissi.