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 their generous permission to paint right there in their Naturalist Center—so I could experience these beautiful creations up close and personal.
Specimen NC 1553
Syrphid Fly
oil & gold leaf on wood
4.75 x 3.25 in.
2022
