Calliphora vomitoria

I was fortunate for just one fleeting moment in our back garden this afternoon to catch this Bluebottle (Calliphora vomitoria) resting in profile on some foliage.

When I was young, around 50-60 years ago, Bluebottles were a very common (and indeed unwelcome) sight. Now they're a rarity to be cherished (well, almost!).