Garden: Hoverfly on Sempervivum

Less earthly in large
Extras:
Carder bee on Crocosmia
Buzzing up Buddleia
Peak pollinator

Just took macro photos in the garden in the early afternoon; was hoping for a jumping spider (no joy), but mostly ended up photographing a 2-spot ladybird and various bees on various blooms.

Others here (or right from Long-legged fly)