Identification Please, what is this fly?

hi ian, according to my book (Joachim Haupt) it looks like a hover fly : chrysotoxum bicinctum. Beautiful insect, never seen it so far. An interesting picture.

You are quite correct Jerome, thank you. I had no idea what it was, I appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

Hi Ian,

A very interesting subject with nice inherent body l contrast , well captured.

The closet insert to these patterns  that I have seen is the Bumble Bee.

Excellent presentation.

Best Regards,  Mike

Nice close up shot.  I am no expert but this looks like a hornet.  Regards - michel 

I also guess it's a hoverfly.

cheers

Sam

super colors and details....