Footballer

This is a marsh hoverfly often commonly known as the footballer because of its striped thorax. Its scientific name is Helophilus pendulus which translated means "dangling marsh-lover"! It's also sometimes known as a sunfly

[Christopher Cox]

A lot of names and a lovely clear shot

[Rick]

Great capture.

[haskar]

Great macro.

[Sheila]

Newcastle United player of course! Not that I have ever noticed this particular fly up here.

[GaryW]

Amazing detail. FAV

[Bep]

Gorgeous macro.