Count the eyes, Pt. 5 - _TNY_9457 (In Explore 7/6 2024)

I mean, there's no real reason to count them, but if you wanted to - you sure could zoom in on the eyes (or rather prisms) of this beautiful female marmelade hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) on a Carthusian pink (Dianthus carthusianorum) at my mom's summer house.

 

The eye detail came out just great here if you zoom in - possibly one of the best compound eye shots I have managed.

 

The striping on the abdomen of this species can vary a bit, but I think like this one with lighter coloured bands look the best.

 

Part 1 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52215431877/

 

Part 2 is from a different angle here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52261037094/

 

Part 3 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52815932867/

 

Part 4 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/53618826463/

 

And here's one more shot of the same fly: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52564577467/

Done