Amidst the moist green leaves, a Black-banded Hoverfly stood gracefully on a blade of grass. It seemed to be resting there, perhaps having just completed a long journey through this vast and noisy world. Its allure was so captivating that I couldn't wait to be near it.
Its body was orange, beautifully blended with jet black. A beautiful and balanced combination of colors. If you look closely, these two colors seem to hold two souls: a brave soul and a gentle soul. Not only was its body beautiful, but its wings and eyes were equally beautiful.
Its transparent wings were adorned with an intriguing veined pattern. Upon closer inspection, the pattern seemed like a map guiding its small journey through this vast world, constantly rotating. Its wings also reflected a beautiful shimmer when hit by the sunlight.
Its round, maroon eyes, when hit by the sunlight, also reflected a beautiful shimmer, looking like two jeweled beads ready to survey the world. Its long legs added to its elegance. Don't forget the pair of short antennae with rounded tips that look adorable.
All images were taken using a realme 7 Pro cellphone.