With Parasites, Pt. 3 - _TNY_1450

This hoverfly which is pollinating a common yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a thick-legged hoverfly (Syritta pipiens).

 

The red balls are some sort of red velvet mite (Trombidiidae) parasitizing on the fly.

 

Part 1 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/49008219092/

 

Part 2 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/51321366642/

 

Another shot of the same hoverfly and mites - but with the added bonus of a parasitic Chalcid wasp in the foreground can be found here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/49645030766/

Done