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Copyright: Sue Rickhuss (snaphappy) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 152 W: 21 N: 222] (1790)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-24
Categories: Insects
Camera: Olympus C-5050z
Exposure: f/4, 1/800 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-24 13:57
Viewed: 332
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Flies in the Diptera 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 despite their mimicry of the black and yellow stripes of wasps, which act to ward off predators.
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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2106 W: 6 N: 2115] (13579)
  • [2008-07-24 14:52]

Hola amiga,
bella macro con excelente pov y foco...
interesante trabajo,
saludos

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 401 W: 0 N: 630] (2531)
  • [2008-07-24 20:40]

Hi Sue,

You photo is realy interesting. I like composition with the staminas apearing sharp and clear from the blurry background and the insect feeding on them. Your photo has also very nice color tones, looking natural.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2757 W: 147 N: 7955] (24769)
  • [2008-07-24 22:09]

Hello Sue,
A fine macro of a Hoverfly gorging itself on sticky pollen grains. The sharpness and details are great. The side POV is unusual but I think this is Episyrphus balteatus, the Marmalade Hoverfly. I am guessing that the pollen-covered stamens are of some kind of lily.
TFS this unusual beauty,
Regards,
Ivan

Hi Sue, great composition with beautiful hoverfly and splendid flowers, Fantastic colors, fine details and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Merhaba Sue,nefis bir makro.Polenler o kadar belisgin ki super,cok basarili bir cekim,kutlarim,ellerine saglik :))

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