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29-AUG-2017 Christine Hanrahan

Hover fly (Spilomyia sayi)

Rockcliffe Park

A very good mimic of Vespid wasps.

Panasonic DMC-FZ2000
1/320s f/4.5 at 176.0mm iso125 full exif

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LynnH09-Sep-2017 11:34
It's always amazing to see Mother Nature's mimics! V
Walter Otto Koenig07-Sep-2017 21:56
Had you not identified it, I would have never thought it was a fly. Great shot with excellent detail. "V"
Jean Chiasson07-Sep-2017 02:12
Beautiful photo Well seen Christine V
Tom Murray07-Sep-2017 01:55
That's what I'd call a very nice "S".
Pierre Martin06-Sep-2017 14:51
beautiful picture with a great details quality!
Helen Betts06-Sep-2017 13:58
Super closeup. I wouldn't stick around to find out if it was a fly or a bee ;-). V.
Torben Jorgensen06-Sep-2017 13:33
They are very fascinating flies. Great detail on this beauty. Fascinating eyes too. V
borisalex06-Sep-2017 12:31
V ☺
borisalex06-Sep-2017 12:30
Great shot of the beautiful wasp with the details
Tom LeRoy06-Sep-2017 11:12
I would not see the difference but your the expert! Nice sharp shot. V
Isabel Cutler06-Sep-2017 10:52
Coulda fooled me, I guess the lack of a skinny waist is a clue.
Juliette06-Sep-2017 07:56
beautiful !
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal06-Sep-2017 07:32
Beautiful sharp macro image. V
chris morton06-Sep-2017 06:46
clever to tease out the detail
laine06-Sep-2017 05:44
It's a very good mimic and photo, Christine
joseantonio06-Sep-2017 03:57
wonderful capture.V.
jeanb06-Sep-2017 01:21
Wonderful detail in this closeup. V
Carl Carbone06-Sep-2017 01:16
Superb close-up!
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