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Arctophila bombiformis: first on TN


Arctophila bombiformis: first on TN
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Copyright: Catherine Dijon (CatherineD) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 423 W: 15 N: 1836] (6639)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-05-23
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 40 D, Canon EF 100 mm F2.8 Macro USM
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/125 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Hoverflies of Belgium [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-09-22 12:08
Viewed: 261
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
Arctophila bombiformis (Fallén, 1810)
Family: Syrphidae

Looking in my archives, I found this hoverfly, which looks like a bumblebee. It seems that it is the first post of this hoverfly on TrekNature. And I discover it is also a quite rare species in Belgium and in some European countries.

This is a new hoverfly to add to my collection of Hoverflies of Belgium...
zulfu, rousettus, horias, nglen, meyerd, ferranjlloret has marked this note useful
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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1053 W: 0 N: 162] (866)
  • [2009-09-22 12:27]

Hello Catherine,
Congratulations on this first on TN macro. It is mimic to Bombus bee. realy interesting.
TFS and G's,
Mehmet

hello Catherine
congratulations for both first post and great shot. it looks like a bumble bee. it must be a mimicry behavior. sharp details, POV, colors and composition very nice. aslo nicely framed. Thanks for sharing, have a nice evening
Ahmet

Hallo Catherine
I wish I had more time............
However I cannot pass this by without saying. Stunning macro. Greatly captured with sharp focus, super sharpness and wonderful composition. A real delight to look at this interesting and most colourful insect. Thanks for sharing.
Best regards
Anna

Catherine,
Wonderful capture, this new Arctophila bombiformis on TN.
Great sharp details, lovely colors.
Horia

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2907 W: 34 N: 8619] (32124)
  • [2009-09-23 12:08]

Hi Catherine. I missed this one last night. Congrats on a first on TN. It looks like a Bee but as you say its a Hoverfly. Taken with your fine detail and sharp focusing . The light has given a shine to the colourful body. well done TFS.
Nick..

Excelente acercamiento con un buen enfoque al motivo principal. Comprueba si en de la familia Syrphidae !
Abrazo.

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  • meyerd Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 519 W: 68 N: 1688] (5336)
  • [2009-09-23 23:36]

Hi Catherine,
that's what I like with your TN collection: you come up with real surprises from time to time, you are interested in entomology without neglecting the artistic side of photography. This Arctophila is a good example. Thanks Catherine for your contributions.
Best regards
Dietrich

Hello Catherine,
Very good capture of this interesting Arctophila bombiformis, excellent colours & sharpnees.
TFS. Ferran

hello catherine,
good capture of the bee busy in the process of pollination, these bee play a very important role in maintiang the eclological balance, sharp focus and good details,
well done
tfs & regards
pankaj

Thanks a lot for your critiques on my 3rd anniversary picture.

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