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26-AUG-2015 Christine Hanrahan

Hover fly larva

Mer Bleue area

This larva is feeding on the woolly alder aphids, the white fuzzy things. many species of hover flies (Syrphidae) are, in the larval stage, voracious predators on aphids.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/60s f/2.8 at 4.5mm iso160 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
Carol Rollins13-Nov-2015 14:50
A great find and excellent shot!
globalgadabout13-Nov-2015 01:10
totally immersed in it's meal...fascinating..
Allan Jay13-Nov-2015 00:47
Excellent detail and clarity....love the dof of field used
to render this beautiful bokeh, Christine!
Pierre Martin13-Nov-2015 00:34
beautiful sharp image!
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