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fairly distinct hoverfly with a big conk. Rhingia campestris, not sure if it's got a sensible name, couldn't find one...
lens reversed 18-55 @ 35mm
speed 1/200
aperture f11
notes flash used
Hoverfly enjoying some crocus pollen in a brief spell of slight sun yesterday.
Possible ID as Melanostoma mellinum
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.
The Wewet Shot
Nikon D90 User
Taken: PAWB, Quezon City, Philippines
Hoverfly, flower flies, or syrphid flies
insect family Syrphidae
Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow /ˈjæroʊ/ or common yarrow, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae
An uncommon opportunity to see the orange markings on the abdomen as the wings are usually firmly closed when resting!
Strobist info: Soligor MZ 400 AFM program flash + homemade diffuser (2 layers of kitchen towel).
Specs: 200mm DC lens + 68mm AF extension tubes.