episyrphus balteatus #01

An ornate hover fly with big eyes, a shimmery neck and markings that make it look a little bit like a bee. The drawing also shows details like a lot of hair around the head, neck and body.

year: 2026

format: a5 (14.8 x 21 cm)

material: black pigment liner on sketch paper (unbleached)

availability: not for sale

episyrphus balteatus, commonly called the marmalade hover fly, is a very common hover fly in middle europe, found in forest and meadow landscapes. this study has a focus on how the structural integrity of hover fly wings works.