Not spotted this one before- another small dark hoverfly but with 2 yellow spots at the top of the abdomen- about 7.1mm body length. ID'd by WAB site as Pipiza bimaculata.

Brian v.

Lovely shots, looks almost as if its a Hylaeus bee mimic.

Adrian

Very Nice shots

lovely shots Brian I've not seen one like it before
Pete

Very reflective critter, yes? You did well with the highlights, Brian. How much negative FEC here?

Kenny

Well done, Brian. I like the third one best.

Thanks for the comments all

Kenny- think I was shooting with +.3 FEC - I tend to judge FEC on the background not the subject unless the subject fills more than 50% of the viewfinder. The hover was on a fairly light coloured bamboo leaf.
Brian v.

Nice series. Congrats on the new find.

not seen one like that Brian, good shots
phil

Thanks Gary and Phil for the comments
Was slightly stuck on these shots with the need for something for ID purposes.
Brian V.