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Eristalinus aeneus


Eristalinus aeneus
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Copyright: Ram Thakur (ramthakur) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2924 W: 107 N: 7417] (24045)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-21
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D200, Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro, 58mm UV
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/500 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-11 1:47
Viewed: 343
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Friends, I thought enough time has passed between the time I flooded TN with the pictures of Hoverlies and now, so why not post another Hoverfly from my archive?
So here it is that goes by the name Eristalinus aeneus.
Hope you like it.

Following note on Hoverflies is borrowed from Wikipedia:

Flies in the Diptera family Syrphidae are commonly known as hoverflies, flower flies, or Syrphid flies.

As their common names suggest, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen, while the larvae (maggots) eat a wide range of foods. In some species, the larvae are saprotrophs, eating decaying plant and animal matter in the soil or in ponds and streams. In other species, the larvae are insectivores and prey on aphids, thrips, and other plant-sucking insects.

Aphids alone cause tens of millions of dollars of damage to crops worldwide every year; because of this, aphid-feeding hoverflies are being recognized as important natural enemies of pests, and potential agents for use in biological control. Some adult syrphid flies are important pollinators.

About 6,000 species in 200 genera have been described. Hoverflies are common throughout the world and can be found on every continent except Antarctica.[1] Hoverflies are harmless despite their mimicry of the black and yellow stripes of wasps, which act to ward off predators.

Thanks for looking and have a great weekend!
Argus, siggi, rcrick, marhowie, uleko, mayuresh, haraprasan, jaycee, maurydv, eqshannon, goldyrs, albert has marked this note useful
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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2487 W: 132 N: 7075] (22101)
  • [2008-07-11 1:56]

A superb macro Ram, my neighbour this time!

The sharpness and detail show this hoverfly, especially the remarkable eyes, to good effect. The composition on the yellow and red flower, combined with the OOF green natural BG make a fine and colourful image.
TFS this beauty,
My best regards to you,
Ivan

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 196 W: 2 N: 501] (1904)
  • [2008-07-11 1:58]

Hi Ram,

An amazing macro! The colors and details are absolutely marvelous. Never saw eyes like that before. Wonderful position to show us the entire insect.

Siggi

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 839 W: 4 N: 2079] (9752)
  • [2008-07-11 2:19]

Hello Ram Sir, I can see the pollen onthe fly and also lovely sharpness and focus on the eye. Good composition and beautiful shot. Ganesh

Hello Ram,

A superb macro of this Hoverfly, the detail is just amazing, simply stunning colours, a truly wonderful composition, well photographed and presented, t.f.s all the best.

Cheers Rick :)

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 989 W: 23 N: 2761] (10082)
  • [2008-07-11 4:30]

Excellent work Ram,
the colours are beauitfully saturated, the framing is very good and the detail first class.
tfs and have a great weekend,
Paul

Hi Ram,

You seem to some how come up with contrast pictures in Macro, do you plan or you just get it by sheer luck? TFS.

Hi Ram, fascinating colorful macro, great composition with wonderful hoverfly and fantastic flower, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 351 W: 3 N: 375] (1121)
  • [2008-07-11 6:40]

Hi Ram,
I'll be back for critique.
Thanks for posting.

Hi Ram,
Very nice colors and exposure, lovely contrasting greens in the BG.
Well focused and a great POV, those eyes are cool :)
Have a nice weekend,
Howard

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2369 W: 164 N: 7114] (22494)
  • [2008-07-11 7:44]

Hello Ram,
I remember you posted a Hoverfly some time ago with spots on its eyes! Here it almost looks like pollen that is stuck to eyes and thorax! Excellent capture showing sharp details and fine colours. I like the flower too that is almost embracing it! A lovely composition in beautiful colours!
TFS and regards, Ulla

Hello Ram sir,
wonderful macro shot,excellent details and marvellous colours,beautiful composition,
very well done,
tfs

Hi Mr. Ram,
A lovely capture of this beautiful hoverfly on an equally beautiful flower. Superb details and a lovely composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Sincerely
HP

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1681 W: 8 N: 4318] (14043)
  • [2008-07-11 9:40]

Hi Ram,

This flower is so beautiful and colorful that I stared at if for a few minutes before I glimpsed the hoverfly. An amazing macro of the insect with wonderful clarity and superb details. The wings shine. A superb composition and a stunningly beautiful shot.

Jane

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1580 W: 242 N: 5278] (18595)
  • [2008-07-11 13:07]

What beautiful colours!
Really nice macro of this fly.
Great composition.
Superb light.

Well done, Ram!

Joe

Stupenda macro, meravigliosi i colori dalle forti tonalità, straordinaria definizione dei dettagli, stupendo BG. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

In a bar/pub one day a hoverfly said to the other...."Why are we here?". The second said, "Because Sir Ram has called us", replied the slow thinker. And then I walked int he door and ordered a pint and asked the bartender what kind of folks he was letting in these days......"We trick them Bob. We make them think they are important and Ram will image them."...AHA I know the secret Ram....you entice them with liquor! Some fine pollen for your legs Mr Insect?
Bob

Hello Ram
An other good macro of an overfly with very sharp details and real colours
Have a nice W-E
Albert

This shot is amazing, Ram Sir!I've mentioned, if not in as many words, in the past that I'mnot much of an insect guy!But this hsot truly is exceptional!
love the details, the colours et al.
Goldy

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1675 W: 24 N: 4870] (15888)
  • [2008-07-15 11:28]

Hi Ram,
Wonderful shot of this tiny Hoverfly on that gorgeous looking flower. Lovely bright colours and very impressive sharpness with perfect illumination. Those eyes looks so marvellous. Excellent POV and very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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