Sunday, 14 July 2013

Marmalade Hoverfly

This harmless little fly is a great pollinator and its larvae kill Aphids. Its colours mimic those of a wasp which gives it protection against predators but causes alarm among human sunbathers in back gardens all over the country.
A tough thing to photograph in flight with a Nikon D3100 and a Nikkor 55-200 with no VR. 
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  1. Anonymous15 July 2013 at 14:47

    outstanding work it will win a prize well done

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    1. Unknown16 July 2013 at 05:33

      Thanks, bud, could have been sharper on the wings, though; a very difficult wee mite to catch!

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