John Waters / Great pied hoverfly (Volucella pellucens) hovering to defend patch of sunlight on urban footpath, Bristol, UK. June.

Rod Williams / Great pied hoverfly (Volucella pellucens) male feeding on bramble blossom, Brockley Cemetery, Lewisham, London, England, UK, June.

Rod Williams / Great pied hoverfly (Volucella pellucens) male, Brockley Cemetery, Lewisham, London, England, UK, June.