I found this hoverfly visiting the male flowers of a Black Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica). This time of year, these trees are covered with busy bees collecting nectar and pollen. This one might be the Black-shouldered Drone Fly (Eristalis dimidiata). Many of the hoverflies or flower flies are bee mimics. I wonder if this species might mimic a bald-faced hornet? 🤔 Its short hindwings (called halteres) and short, downturned antennae give it away as a member of Order Diptera, the Flies (Di- two; Ptera-

Who knows the difference between a hoverfly and a bee?🐝 🎥 by photographybyravi | Gardening Australia