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Hoverfly


Hoverfly
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Copyright: Paras Bhalla (parasbhalla) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 320 W: 0 N: 822] (3234)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-08-11
Categories: Insects
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC P150
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/100 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-25 3:31
Viewed: 166
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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Good immage,nice colours and clarity.Best regards.Alin.

Slav Paras,
Very good close up in nice light with excellent colours and perfect sharp details.Very well composition.TFS.
Regards,
Dūrzan

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-10-25 4:10]

Hi Paras,what a beautiful light position,the wings seem made in motherpearl,impressive sharpness and the colors,as usual,are richs amd warms,my best compliments,have a nice Sunday,LUCIANO

Ciao Paras. An excellent POV helped you to manage the light. Very good sharp and details. Indeed an amazing taken.

Roberto

We had a spate of Hoverflies in our garden in the spring of 2008; we had almost none in the spring of 2009.
This looks like a Marmalade Hoverfly to me, Paras.
You have captured it well from the top perspective.
The yellow flowers add a great deal to the composition.
Well done and TFS.
Ram

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2398 W: 94 N: 5543] (17640)
  • [2009-10-25 6:30]

Hello Paras,
Very nice photo of this hoverfly. Good sharpness and details and a pleasing composition. Beautiful clear colours.
TFS and regards,
Peter

Paras
Wonderful little yellow hoverfly !
Great details.
Horia

Ciao Paras, beautiful hoverfly on wonderful yellow flowers, splendid sharpness and fine details, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

Paras
Wonderful combination:green and yellow1
Congratulation for your capture1
Mariana

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1380 W: 56 N: 4759] (16364)
  • [2009-10-25 11:11]

Hello Paras,
Very good macro. Wings especially look very sharp, with very fine detail. Good choice of cropping, so that the delicate flower fills all of the frame. Good job.Best regards Siggi

hello Paras
beautiful colored composition with good details
greeting lou

hello Paras
Wow ! fantastic colors for this shot, and great luinosity
the hoverfly is very sharp, his pose and POV is wonderful
Have a good night
Jacqueline

Ki haal bacche?
Was kinda busy with things lately!
I love the sharpness and the details!
Especially the way you've brought out the wings!
Superb!
Goldy

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