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Hoverfly
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Copyright: Paras Bhalla (parasbhalla) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 317 W: 0 N: 814] (3170)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-26
Categories: Insects
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC P150
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/100 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-16 3:20
Viewed: 189
Points: 40
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Note: Information on "Hoverfly" from "WiKiPedia"

Flies in the 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 to most other animals despite their mimicry of the black and yellow stripes of wasps, which serves to ward off predators.

Stubbs, A.E. and Falk, S.J. (2002) British Hoverflies An Illustrated Identification Guide. Pub. 1983 with 469 pages, 12 col plates, b/w illus.British Entomological and Natural History Society [ISBN 1-899935-05-3]. 276 species are described with extensive keys to aid identification. 190 species are displayed on the colour plates. 2nd edition, pub. 2002, includes new British species and name changes. Also includes European species which are likely to be found in Britain. There are additional black & white plates illustrating the male genitalia of the difficult genera Cheilosia and Sphaerophoria.
Vockeroth , J.R. A revision of the genera of the Syrphini (Diptera: Syrphidae) Memoirs of the Entomological Society of Canada, no. 62:1-176. Keys subfamilies, tribes and genera on a world basis and under regions.

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  • Great 
  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1977 W: 6 N: 5525] (19661)
  • [2009-10-16 3:28]

Hi Paras,beautiful composition,very artistic work.Impressive focus and sharpness and fanatstics colors as usual,very well done,thanks for share,have a nice day,LUCIANO

Hello Paras,
splendid macro shot, very good sharpness, a very pleasing composition rich of marvellous colours.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

Paras MF
Great this lovely capture.
Today is a hoverfly day!
Congratulation!
Horia

Ciao Paras. Excellent sharp and very good focus here. Exciting contars and soft BG.

Roberto

Hello Paras,
I liked the picture very much.
Even minute details are shown with fantastic results.
Clarity is simply outstanding.
Regards
Nazir

Slav Paras,
Very beautiful work.Nice colors and perfect sharpness.Very well composition.TFS.
Regards,
Dūrzan

Paras
Wonderful colored capture, lovely howerfly in your post today!
Mariana

Ciao Paras, splendid hoverfly a wonderful flower, fantastic colors, perfect focus, great sharpness and excellent details, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2569] (9065)
  • [2009-10-16 7:16]

Hi Paras,
very beautiful composition. the detailed flowers and sharply captured fly give an astonishing view.
such a wonder and you produced it very well indeed.

Regards,
Foozi

Hi,
Very colorful flower and beautiful visitor, captured well for us. tfs.
nagraj.v

hello Paras
thanks
this is also a nice composition
with good details and beautiful colours
greeting lou

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2907 W: 34 N: 8619] (32124)
  • [2009-10-16 11:33]

Hi Paras. This a very good top view of this hover fly. Which you have taken with fine detai land bright colours. We can see all of the markings in the body. well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2384 W: 94 N: 5493] (17500)
  • [2009-10-16 11:48]

Hello Paras,
Very nice macro shot in beautiful colours and excellent sharp details. Pleasant composition.
Have a very nice weekend,
Peter

Hello Paras,
Nice photo, well composed, with this hoverfly, with beautiful pattern. I suggest Eupeodes corollae as species. Best regards,
Catherine

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1370 W: 56 N: 4704] (16174)
  • [2009-10-16 14:03]

Hello MF Paras,
A lovely capture of this beautiful hoverfly. Excellent composition and sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Best regards Siggi

Wowww... amazingly beautiful macro capture this beautiful hoverfly bhaijaan Paras! The details of the subject and the flower perched on are great and they perfectly composed.
Great shot in all araund MF!
TFS and have a nice WE!
Cheers,

Bayram

Buen encuadre y trabajocon el color.
Saludos.

That's a great Macro Paras - tack sharp and so well composed. The colours have come out well with good balance achieved.
Very well done
Mukesh

Sorry, aaj ek he kar paoonga, bhai!Baaqi kal!A superb shot, the flowers colours stands out, but the sharp detail of the hoverfly is outstanding!
Bravo!
Goldy

Hello Paras
very good macro shot of this hoverfly, i like the very close cropping of the flower, the colors are so lovely especially the pink from the petals
the insect and the heart of the flower are very sharp
Have a good night
Javqueline

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