Black hoverfly Cheilosia on a yellow flower of ... Black hoverfly Cheilosia on a yellow flower of Lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria, Russian name Chistyak) in Popovka ... south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 10, 2019A black hoverfly, species Cheilosia, was spotted on a bright yellow flower of Lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria) in the Popovka river canyon near Pyazelevo, located south of Saint Petersburg, Russia. The photograph was taken on May 10th, 2019. – generated by AI The image shows a black hoverfly (Cheilosia) on a yellow flower of Lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria). The hoverfly is positioned centrally in the frame, with its body facing left and its wings folded against its back. It has large compound eyes and long antennae. Its coloration appears to be a metallic black. The flower it rests on has bright yellow petals that are slightly translucent. The center of the flower features numerous tiny yellow stamens. The background is blurred, but it appears to be a natural setting, possibly in a forest or meadow. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a warm sunny day during springtime, likely May 10th as mentioned in the caption. The presence of the hoverfly and the blooming flower indicates that the season is transitioning from winter to summer. – AI vision |
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