Hover fly ( Eristalis arbustorum ) on Sow-thistle by larose forest photos


28-JUL-2011	Christine Hanrahan

Found this pretty little bee mimic hover fly on a Sow thistle (Sonchus sp.), in Rockcliffe Park.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/800s f/3.5 at 5.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

Carl Carbone		01-Aug-2011 01:43
I've been eying these guys on our flowers. Nice catch! V

Jean D		01-Aug-2011 01:22
Excellent find and close up, Christine. \V

Stephanie		31-Jul-2011 23:27
Great capture Christine!!! V

John King		31-Jul-2011 21:59
I am amazed at the mimicry of hover flies. Another superb photo Christine. V

Graeme		31-Jul-2011 21:58
Superb details, Christine.BV

Jim Coffman		31-Jul-2011 21:46
Unbelievable color and detail! BV

Mairéad		31-Jul-2011 21:41
Great colours and details - can almost feel the sunshine.

Karen Stuebing		31-Jul-2011 21:13
He does look like a bee and the yellow thistle is a perfect background. Great framing and super color. V.

Ann Shapiro		31-Jul-2011 21:12
WOW - fabulous Hover fly - detail, color - it's GREAT! V

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