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Sphaerophoria scripta
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Copyright: Jose Ramon Pato (JORAPAVI) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 704 W: 0 N: 1550] (10221)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-07
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon 20D, Sigma 150mm F2.8 APO Macro DG HSM
Exposure: f/20.0, 1/200 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Passion Unlimited [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-06-09 4:45
Viewed: 558
Points: 42
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Spanish]
Syrphidae

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Superfamily: Syrphoidea
Family: Syrphidae

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 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, and so aphid-feeding hover-flies are being recognized as important natural enemies of pests, and potential agents for use in biological control. Adult syrphid flies are important pollinators.

About 6,000 species in 200 genera have been described

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iris, Bufo, LordPotty, hansh, cicindela, haraprasan, claudine, Kathleen, jcoowanitwong, Argus, thor68, kjpweb, Luis52, GLEM, jaycee, star74, fartash has marked this note useful
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  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 425 W: 41 N: 815] (2570)
  • [2007-06-09 4:52]

Hello Jose,
A well taken mating scene. the colours are wonderful, the glistening sheen on them is brillaint and the light is perfect with a great BG.
Good PoV and psoture.
TFS & cheers

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  • Bufo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 422 W: 73 N: 984] (4241)
  • [2007-06-09 4:53]

Hello Jose,
I recently ' discovered' hoverflies. Though I was aware of them there were many things to learn about other groups. Now I am getting to be a bit more familiar with these insects I wonder why I only now get to know them better. Also your image show how beautiful this group is.
Thanks for sharing
Jacob

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  • jmp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1836 W: 94 N: 2341] (8407)
  • [2007-06-09 5:01]

Hola José Ramón,
Impecable captura de este momento trascendente. El punto de vista, el color, los detalles y la profundidad de campo son perfectas.
Abrazo, José M.

This is another perfect macro.
The colour and details are superb and the DOF is excellent.
Fantastic work!
Well done.
Steve

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  • hansh Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 195 W: 1 N: 65] (266)
  • [2007-06-09 6:08]

Hello Jose.
Great actionshot, sharpness is very good and i like the POV.
Well done.
Gr. Hans

Hi Jose!
Very "romantic" picture with good details and interesting POV :) I like colours, sharpness and informative note.
Best regards,
Radomir

Hi Jose,
Beautiful flies in a great POV. Nice colors. Eye catching. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hello Jose,
This is a very good timing you had to capture those insects in this intimate moment. Details, POV, exposure and composition are just perfect. This is really well done with interesting notes. Thanks,
Claudine

Hi Jose.
Amazing colour, DOF, sharpeness and fantastic environment behavior image.
Detail is excellent.

Kathleen
New Zealand

Hi jose,

A perfect mating scene and a perfect man to have captured this natures love and present it so wonderfully, Well composed , sharp and perfect BG , nothing can be better than this,

Thanks for sharing this on weekend ;)

Pawan

Hello Jose,
A perfect mating scene. The image is crisp clear and well seen. Nice natural colors and appropriate blurred background. TFS and have a nice weekend.
JC

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2883 W: 165 N: 8400] (26072)
  • [2007-06-09 6:55]

Hola José Ramón,
This is the best macro of a hoverfly species that I have seen on TN. Everything is top class: the DOF. sharpness, POV, composition, BG, lighting, timing.....todos!
Excellente!
Bravo!
Saludos amigo;
Ivan

terrific "action"-shot, jose! :-)
always wanted to know how the Syrphidae do it.*g*
excellent composition with amazing details and wonderful colors.
well seen & captured, thor.

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1036 W: 290 N: 3481] (11586)
  • [2007-06-09 7:41]

Hola Jose,
exceptionally brilliant presentation of this hoverfly couple. The background is absolutely free of noise and very smooth so that the insects stand out very clearly. Well composed and most suitable point of view.
Bestr wishes, Peter

I admire your patience to arrive at a shot like this! Incredible detail and clarity, paired with great color make a wonderful composition! Kudos! BR Klaus

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1025 W: 5 N: 2899] (10487)
  • [2007-06-09 9:33]

Hola Jose Ramon. Una foto verdaderamente interesante de esta par de insectos. Foto exelente en cuanto a contenido y calidad. Felicidades Luis52.

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 524 W: 87 N: 695] (5747)
  • [2007-06-09 10:45]

salut Jose,
j'ai souvent pris cet insect mais jamais en cours de reproduction. Trčs bonne image, avec une excellente maîtrise de la netteté sur toute la longeur.
bravo

gl

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1987 W: 8 N: 5258] (17043)
  • [2007-06-09 11:02]

Wow! Excellent macro of these two mating. Couldn't be sharper! The colors are marvelous. Wonderful diagonal composition.

Jane

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  • star74 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 294 W: 5 N: 619] (2466)
  • [2007-06-09 11:56]

Woow great capture Jose.
Nice clear details and sharpness.
The blurry BG is marvellous.
TFS

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1817 W: 29 N: 5281] (17302)
  • [2007-06-10 2:51]

Hola Jose,
What a marvellous shot of these mating flies. Very tender moment captured with immaculate sharpness and love colours. Excellent POV and DOF. The BG is so special and presents a fine contrast. Very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hello Jose
Excellent mating shot of these Hoverflies,
Great details,Bg and composition,
Fantastic colors and DOF,Superb shot.

Regards
Fartash

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