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Sphaerophoria scripta.

Male Sphaerophoria scripta because of the long abdomen.
Another stormy day it has rained all day, so had to resort to last weeks piks. I Found this hoverfly looking insect but not really sure what he is, his tail is much longer than a normal hoverfly? Thats why my DOF is short as I was focusing on his tail.


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Guest 29-Aug-2006 14:14
Interesting one Cazi - it's not your "normal" hoverfly, but then that's not a "normal" dandelion either!
Sheila24-Aug-2006 04:37
Strange find! Good shot of it though, Carole.
Jay Levin23-Aug-2006 06:47
How about this, Carol? http://www.treknature.com/gallery/Europe/United_Kingdom/photo44500.htm
royalld22-Aug-2006 00:08
Very nice macro.
Nicki Thurgar21-Aug-2006 21:37
Great macro, Caz, LOL at the previous comments!
John Beck21-Aug-2006 21:27
Body building. Now that's the ticket. Nice shot.
laine8221-Aug-2006 21:02
hehee @ all comments so far !! He's colour coordinated at least :>)
beverley harrison21-Aug-2006 20:50
nah!! that ones been on the latest weightwatchers diet!!
Ray :)21-Aug-2006 19:54
LOL@Johnny. Apparently, there are about 250 different species of hoverfly in Britain alone. Maybe the longer tail means more eggs or more venom lol.
Johnny JAG21-Aug-2006 19:08
Stretched limo version.
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