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Syrphid Fly

Roztocze, Poland

Syrphid Fly, Hoverfly, Bzyg (Helophilus fasciatus)

Syrphid flies are also known as hover flies, flower flies, or drone flies. Syrphid flies cannot sting and do not bite.
One of their identifying characteristics is their bee or wasp mimicry. This presumably affords them some measure of protection against creatures who would ordinarily view non-stinging flies as a food item.
They are also known in some regions as hover flies for their habit of hovering in front of flowers.


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Guest 12-Sep-2009 11:58
Nice shot!
Ann...11-Sep-2009 06:44
Excellent study.
gerry dubinski11-Sep-2009 06:36
Wow! v
Paco López11-Sep-2009 05:50
Great!!!! V!
shatterbug11-Sep-2009 04:57
Awesome detail and sharpness!
Gerard Koehl11-Sep-2009 04:39
Perfect...V
Barbara Read and Fred Schaad11-Sep-2009 02:46
Excellent clarity, colour and detail. V
Tom Munson11-Sep-2009 01:36
WOW, this is a fantastic macro! Great shot, Tomasz!
Marcia Colelli11-Sep-2009 00:28
Fabulous capture of this tiny little fly V