Months sighted in garden
Common drone fly
Eristalis tenax
An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015
Diptera: syrphids
Syrphid with somewhat tapered abdomen having two obvious orange triangles. A strong median black band runs between the eyes at the front of the head. Abdomen and thorax with fine cream to yellow hairs. Wings with a small dark line.