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14-OCT-2014 Christine Hanrahan

Hover fly (Allograpta obliqua)

Mer Bleue area

Autumn can be a fantastic time for finding a wide variety of hover fly (Syrphidae) species. On this particular mid-October day I must have found at least 10 species, sometimes 3 or 4 on the same flower.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/640s f/2.8 at 4.5mm iso160 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
Allan Jay31-Jul-2015 18:15
Fabulous intimate shot, Christine!
+++++
PauloCGama31-Jul-2015 15:09
Great closeup indeed, beautifully presented.
janescottcumming31-Jul-2015 12:08
A great closeup! V
Torben Jorgensen31-Jul-2015 10:07
Superb detail on the beautiful hover fly. V
laine31-Jul-2015 08:33
They will come again soon...:)
Helen Betts31-Jul-2015 05:07
Amazing closeup with outstanding detail. It certainly is an interesting looking fly! V.
joseantonio31-Jul-2015 04:06
Beautfiul capture....Didn´t know there could be so many species of them.V
Jim Coffman31-Jul-2015 03:03
Excellent details in this fine capture...
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