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Hoverfly entering a Colorful World


Hoverfly entering a Colorful 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: 2009-07-22
Categories: Insects
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC P150
Exposure: f/3.2, 1/80 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-29 3:22
Viewed: 143
Points: 26
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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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Hello Paras! Good macro. High Fidelity. Very good contrast and sharpness. Nice colours. Good frame. Well done!

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2573] (9077)
  • [2009-10-29 4:36]

Hi Paras,
yes really a colourful world. the beauty of the petals inside is very exciting.
Very well depicted in a very fascinating close up.
well shown in a very brilliant capture.

regards,
Foozi

So colorful.
Good capture..
TFS

Hi Paras,

Exploiting very well that Sony! ... impressive approach, good use of the lines of the format of the flower.

TFS

Jesús

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1723 W: 0 N: 3903] (15686)
  • [2009-10-29 5:28]

Hello Paras,
A very interesting point of view giving a 3-dimensional aspect to your shot. Very colorful too, like most of your pictures. The little Hoverfly could be some kind of Marmelade fly, probably Episyrphus balteatus.
Very well seen.
Thanks and kind regards
Anne

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  • cknara (66)
  • [2009-10-29 6:09]

Lovely scene.It looks like some body entering into colorful tunnel.

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1373 W: 56 N: 4716] (16222)
  • [2009-10-29 7:17]

Hello Paras.
Very good shot. I love the colors and the composition. Very artistic. Sharp details and good exposure as well. TFS.
Best regards Siggi

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  • cirano Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 654 W: 0 N: 228] (4916)
  • [2009-10-29 12:38]

Slav Paras,
Indeed,excellent colourful capture.Wonderful composition,great sharpness.TFS.Regards
Dűrzan

Hi Paras. An exciting simphony trought light and magnificent colours. Amazing POV.

Roberto

hello Paras
very good colored composition
great details and beautiful colours
greeting lou

Elegante conjunto Paras. El juego de colores, luces y sobre todo dibujos, son excepcionales.
Buen trabajo !

Hello Paras
very good picture of this Hoverfly flying into this beautiful flower
superb colors, details and composition
good use of light
Have a great WE
Jacqueline

Oye, L'il Bro!
Ki haal?
Jaadoo!
Superb shot!
Love the riot of colours!
Awesome!
Hugs!
goldy

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