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A hoverfly (thanks to projectreid for pointing that out) that seemed a bit aggitated and I didn't want to get him angry so I kept my distance as I snapped away. I'm still a macro newbie so hopefully this is up to par.
A Hoverfly approaching a Lobelia flower. I was struck by how alike are the shapes of the wings and the flower petals.
Hoverfly Episyrphus balteatus on my finger. It was happy to sit on my finger to warm up. Focus stacked using zerene
With over 270 different species of hoverflies in the UK alone, they do make a really interesting insect to look out for and photograph. This one was photographed in my garden.
Small Hoverfly head angled, Nikon Z6, Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5x Ultra Macro Lens, 1/13th sec, f4, ISO 200, 2.5:1, Electronic Silent Shutter, LED Light sources, Cognysis Stackshot, Step 20, µm, 147 images, Serene Stacker
Hoverflies, sometimes 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; 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, aphidophagous 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 all continents except Antarctica. Hoverflies are harmless to most other animals despite their mimicry of more dangerous wasps and bees, which serves to ward off predators.
Hoverflies, sometimes 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; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen, while the larvae (maggots) eat a wide range of foods.
Classification of this Hoverfly provided by Rakhi apu
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Syrphidae
Subfamily: Milesiinae
Tribe: Eristalini
Subtribe: Eristaliina
Genus: Eristalinus
Common name : Hoverfly
Gear : Nikon D90 | Nikkor 50mm 1.8 (reverse) | Nikon Speedlight SB-600
Exif : 1/1000 | f/8 (not in exif) | 100
Place & Date : Ramna, Dhaka | 12 Jan, 2011.
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