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hoverfly inflight


hoverfly inflight
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Copyright: al coroza (alpo430) Silver Note Writer [C: 0 W: 0 N: 15] (119)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-02-01
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon Powershot s5is, raynox dcr 250 macro conversion lens
Exposure: f/8, 1/100 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-05-14 3:39
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Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Episyrphus balteatus, usually called the Marmalade fly, is a relatively small hoverfly (9-12mm) of the Syrphidae family, widespread throughout all continents. Like most other hoverflies it mimics a much more dangerous insect, the solitary wasp, though it is a quite harmless species. The upper side of the abdomen is patterned with orange and black bands. Two further identification characters are the presence of secondary black bands on the 3rd and 4th dorsal plates and of faint greyish longitudinal stripes on the thorax.

The Marmalade fly can be found throughout the year in various habitats, including urban gardens, visiting flowers for pollen and nectar. They often form dense migratory swarms, which may cause panic among people for its resemblance to wasps. It is among the very few species of flies capable of crushing pollen grains and feeding on them. The larva is terrestrial and feeds on aphids.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Episyrphus_balteatus
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Hi Al Coroza,
You are my neighbour today, so hearty welcome to TN!!
This is a brilliant shot and that too with your camera settings. The Hoverfly must have hovered still for quite a length of time to offer you this crisp and sharp image. It is simply astounding in terms of details and colours.
I have seen your first one too; you have made the most impressive debut here on this site.
All the best.
Ram

Welcome in community TN, Al Coroza.

Perfect macro shot!
Details,POV and DOF are impressive, excellent colours and sharpness. Also your note is very good.
Thanks for sharing
Regards
Alina

Hi,
Just incredible! tfs.
nagraj.v

hello Al
excellent shot and photo
TFS
Nasos

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