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Hoverfly in Yellow World


Hoverfly in Yellow World
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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: 2009-08-11
Categories: Insects
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC P150
Exposure: f/3.2, 1/100 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-27 2:43
Viewed: 129
Points: 30
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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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I love the bright yellow BG of this shot which the flower provided, Paras.Ek chhota machhar bhi hai is mein!
Tabadtod shot!
Cheers!
Goldy

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 595 W: 0 N: 507] (3040)
  • [2009-10-27 4:05]

Hi Para,

Again a superb macro, congratulations. Excellent detail with some beautiful colors. Your insect is very well camouflaged.
Have a good week,
Adrian

Hi Paras,

Well composed and wonderful macro!
You're capturing well this decisive moment by a good focus and good color tone.
Nice approach for the target!

Regards,
mikio

Paras
Today is,,,yellow!
Great capture, colors and details.
Horia

Hi Paras,

My distinguished neighbor!.. that good picture! excellent capture of this hoverfly posed in a flower that seems a sun. Very good cut selection and collocation, excellently compound.

TFS

Jesús

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 404 W: 0 N: 1002] (5396)
  • [2009-10-27 6:06]

Very good macro in yellow, very good composition to!

Ciao Paras. You're posting a interesting artistic series of macroes. Best complimetns here for magnificent natural colours in excellent light's management.

Roberto

Paras
Wonderful yellow capture!
Great details!

Mariana

Interesante angulo zenital y buena la profundidad conseguida Paras. Las tonalidades amarillas en algunos puntos algo cargadas, pero eso también le da un toque diferente al trabajo.
Saludos: Josep Ignasi.

Ciao Paras, lovely hoverfly on wonderful yellow flower, good details and splendid sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Namastay bhaijaan Paras,

A splendid macro capture of a pretty hoverfly on yellow from top POV.
TFS and cheers,

Bayram

Hello Paras,
superb macro shot, fantastic colours and very good sharpness, excellent POV and composition.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2569] (9065)
  • [2009-10-28 3:52]

Hi Paras,
this is excellent presentation is superbs colours. The beauty of the fly is so captivating in glows and hues of yellow.
Well captured shot.

regards,
Foozi

Hello Paras
What a luminous image, the bright yellow color of this flower is superb and the hoverfly is very well focused and captured in a nice pose and and great POV
Have a good night
Jacqueline

Hallo Paras
You have delighted my eyes and my heart with this beautiful and colourful image, jam packed with beauty and splendour. It is a warm and inviting image, and reminds me of summer. The colours of both the flower and the insect are striking and sharp. The anthers of the flower is clear and obvious. This is my kind of photograph. Colourful, warm, unpretentious and pleasing to the eye. Thanks for sharing. Best regards.
Anna

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