Glasswing and Ivory

Poised with precision atop a cluster of creamy-white bell-shaped blooms, a hoverfly (family Syrphidae) reflects the sunlight through its glassy wings like stained crystal. Mistaken often for a bee, this tiny mimic plays a quiet role in pollination, its presence subtle but essential. The soft, green background fades into a smooth blur, letting the shimmer of the wings and the floral architecture take center stage. In this still moment, beauty meets function—fragile, fleeting, and full of purpose.