Four early spring hoverflies to look out for: Eristalis tenax, Meliscaeva auricollis, Melangyna quadrimaculata (check Hazel catkins) and Syrphus torvus. If Twitter allowed a 5th image I'd also include Episyrphus balteatus.
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@StevenFalk1 Could you suggest a camera for photographing insects? Preferably fairly simple to use.
@StevenFalk1 @RyanM_Sussex I can do that for you Steven..In Laundry Garden, Tredegar House Newport today 🙂
@StevenFalk1 A significant proportion of my M. quadrimaculata records in NE Scotland were found sitting on tree trunks and fence lines. Can be profitable to walk fence lines in dull conditions.
@StevenFalk1 Sometimes I wonder why can't you put 9 photos in one tweet like some other apps.