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This tiny hoverfly was feeding on the stamen of a Day Lily. It was not bothered by my presence, and continued feeding after several shots and was still there as I left.
This was taken hand-held with a Sigma 105 macro lens. The only changes I have made are a slight contrast change and crop to emphasise the hoverfly.
I managed to get in really close for a brief period when this Hoverfly landed. He didn't sit for long, so was lucky to get a few good shots. This little insect is only about 7mm long.
Hoverfly on Common Ragwort seen in Stanedykehead Liberton Edinburgh.
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Hoverflies
نوع من أنواع النحل الطنان يعيش على الازهار وهو حساس لأي حركة تحصل من حوله أنصح بتصويرها عند المساء أي قبل غروب الشمس بحوالي نصف ساعة
This is a female Long Hoverfly (Sphaerophoria scripta) in the River Lee Country Park near Cheshunt.
The adults of this species feed on nectar and pollen while the larvae eat aphids. In ideal conditions it can complete its life cycle (egg to egg-laying adult) in as little as 16 days, with up to 9 generations in a year. It's common right across the northern hemisphere.
Volucella zonaria, length 25mm, wingspan 40mm!
"Description. This is a hornet mimic and is one of our largest and most spectacular hoverflies which can be recognised by its yellow and black banded abdomen. It is chestnut on tergite 2 and also on the scutellum and much of the thorasic dorsum. The only similar species is V. inanis which lacks the chestnut areas and which has sternite 2 yellow rather than black.
"Habitat. It seems to be found most frequently in urban areas and even in cities.
"When to see it. May to November peaking in August.
"Life History. Adults visit flowers. The larvae have been found in wasps nests.
"UK Status. This species became established in Britain in the 1940s and until recently it had very much a southerly distribution with most records coming from south of a line from the Severn Estuary to The Wash, however it seems to be expanding its range and is now quite frequently recorded further north."
The Syrphid fly also known as a hoverfly or flower fly feed on flower nectar and help with pollination. They are masters of flight and have an amazing ability to adjust their wings so they can hover for long periods in one spot.
Hoverfly in the "studio". I temporarily kidnapped this hoverfly from outside and fed it some sugar/honey to keep it busy whilst I took some shots. Focus stacked using zerene. I did release it where I trapped it.
Hoverfly is probably an Ocyptamus species. The flower is Commelina erecta, dayflower, AKA widow's tears. Both the flower and the hoverfly are fairly common around Austin.
The slender stems and soft flowers of Sidalcea wave in the slightest breeze outside our window attracting hundreds of bees and hoverflies
Fujifilm 60mm XF f2.4 R prime lens - ƒ5.6 / 1/400sec.
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Hoverfly not sure which one it is, maybe someone will come up with the answer and if so thank you in advance.
Hoverflies, also called flower flies or syrphid flies, make up the insect family Syrphidae. As their common name suggests, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers.
Episyrphus balteatus ? Thank you aecm for confirming my ID.
The Lavender is starting to attract insects.
Single Shot hand held, Raynox DCR-250 and Diffused Flash.
Hoverfly, Episyrphus balteatus in the "studio". Focus stacked using zerene. Same hoverfly as previous on finger shots. I eventually released the hover into my greenhouse which does at least have frost heating
Hornet Mimic Hoverfly. 4x
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HOVERFLY ( Also known s Marmalade fly ) tHIS LITTLE CHAP WAS VERY BUSY IN MY GREENHOUSE KEEPING THE BEES OFF HIS SUPPLY OF NECTAAR BY DIVING AT THEM.