Dear HiveBeez,
I want to introduce a beautiful insect that tries to imitate bees. Many species belong to hoverflies, this specimen is a really big one.
They participate in pollination in the same way as bees. They definitely deserve protection, so whoever can, provide them with adequate habitat!
The photos are smartphone shots and even look fine without colors!
Edited with raw Therapee.
@brumest
@monochromes
@skyleap