Specimen 1553 | Syrphid Fly
[Sphaerophoria philanthus]
Syrphid flies exhibit a characteristic flight pattern where they hover and can abruptly change their position. As a result they are called hover flies in Great Britain.
SPECIAL THANKS
to the Museum of York County
for the invitation to paint during their annual 'Come Draw With Me' event.
Specimen NC 1553
Syrphid Fly
oil & gold leaf on wood
4.75 x 3.25 in.
2022
