Meandering Bee Fly

It was quite by chance that I stumbled upon this amazing creature and was actually able to keep it in the camera's view. It is so rounded, like a bee, yet a bee has two sets of wings, and it only has one! See how it moves its proboscis, its legs, and adjusts its wings to manoeuvre around the flowers. It obviously knows what it is doing--is it conscious? Please let me know what you think in the comments.
Sorry that my poor camera tended to focus on the background as soon as the bee fly began to meander--I cut most of the blurred parts and hope that you will forgive me the rest. :) Because the clear parts are a window into a life mostly unknown.

[@annetteharvillmaxwell1170]

Ila, I miss speaking to my entomologist father-in-law about these subjects, since I find them fascinating, as well. I know that many, if not all insects have tiny brains. Other entomologists please feel free to correct me. This allows insects to instinctively move, feed, reproduce, and pollinate as we see beautifully in your video. I love seeing the volunteer flowers, which many consider weeds. Your video shows how much volunteer flowers help our environment. Thank you for posting. ❤

[@IlaFrancePorcher]

It's great to hear from you Annette! Yes, insects do have small brains, just about a million neurons, but the big brain hypothesis is no longer really taken seriously given the latest findings re consciousness. This tiny animal shows selectivity in its choices, and even a sense of self! The surroundings and plants are all natural in this part of the world and very pretty at this time of year!