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Hoverfly, male Xanthogramma pedissequum having a rest between territorial flights. Natural light. 2 shot focus stack using zerene
The hoverfly repeatedly flew up to the butterfly and just touched the edge of its wing until it left the flower. The butterfly would then return and oust the hoverflies from the flower. And the whole pattern would repeat itself. There must have been some good quality nectar in this opening Dandelion.
Zweefvlieg, Syrphidae
More hoverflies ;-)
Canon 40D
Canon EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
ISO 250, 1/200 sec., f/4,0
+1 EV
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.
Hoverflies (Syrphus sp.) nectaring on Wild Parsnip, growing at the edge of a woodland ride. Fineshade Woods, Northamptonshire. 'Roots of Rockingham', a Back from the Brink project site.
Credit: Alex Hyde / Back from the Brink
We went to Hoverfly after a series of visits to model shops looking for remote/radio controlled cars - a long term research project for birthdays and Christmas a long time off. We were redirected and filtered here by friendly men in shops stuffed to the gunnels with eccentric toys from all over the world. The shop has been open just over six months, it's full of pretty wonderful things that and boys and dads will LOVE. Trevor's the owner, incredibly helpful, friendly and accommodating. A genuine star. Go there and BUY STUFF!