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09-JUN-2010 Christine Hanrahan

Hover fly (Volucella sp.), a bumblebee mimic

This hover fly is a superb bumblebee mimic, one of several species of syrphids that are. The plumose (feathery) antennae are a characteristic of this species.

Thanks to Heather for confirming it is a Volucella.

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
1/80s f/8.0 at 100.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
slhoornstra16-Jun-2010 05:50
Wonderful detail, and excellent composition, and let's face it, he sure could fool me!! V You make it look so easy....
Jean D13-Jun-2010 01:57
Great shot and ID, Christine! ~V
Hank Vander Velde11-Jun-2010 01:32
An other nice sharp image Christine.
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet11-Jun-2010 00:53
Great details
PauloCGama10-Jun-2010 23:57
fascinating! incredible catch, Christine, fabulous details bVV
reflectionsofnature10-Jun-2010 23:11
Superb bumblebee mimic indeed! Great find Christine!
laine10-Jun-2010 22:15
Love it's fluffy jacket :)
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