Craig wrote, “This is a Hoverfly called a Margined Calligrapher. It’s feeding on one of those non-native dandelions.”

They are quite beneficial in your garden. The larvae eat aphids and thrips, and the adults feed on a variety of flowers, pollinating them as they go.

Thanks to Craig for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, here is his website: www.ruffimage.com

Now starts the three-day holiday weekend. It looks like the weather will be stellar. Yesterday, Harbor Porpoises were seen off Fish Rocks and then off the Point Arena Harbor. Brown Pelicans are here in  abundance, always a joy to see.