Hoverfly

I spent quite a bit of time trying to get a shot of one of the many hoverflies on cow parsley flowers that I saw during my walk on Friday, and eventually got this shot, which I was reasonably happy with.

Aparently there are around 250 different species of hoverflies in the UK. Their appearance often mimic bees and wasps - insects that sting and also taste unpleasant, so are avoided by predators, although they are in fact true flies and do not sting.

Ian

[bruni]

You got a good picture of the hoverfly. I would've also thought it was a wasp. thank you for the information, Ian. I shall add it to my favorites.

[gloria jones]

Superb focus, details :)

[Shanne]

they are amazing to see, nice shot

[carol white]

A lovely close up capture. Fav!!. I've hardly seen any hoverflies this year. Usually there are lots in the garden

[Nina Ganci]

super close up, focus and details Ian
fav

[Lily Belle]

A beautiful shot. Even though I don't like insects I find it fascinating to see them close up!

[Peter H]

A nice close-up.

[Pyrrhula]

A great close up of the hoverfly and those lovely flowers .Fav.

[Steve and Pam Winfield]

Super photo such hard workers these bees are fav:)

[KWind]

Great capture!!

[Kathy A]

This is a great capture

[Dione Giorgio]

Fabulous shot and focusing. fav.

[Casablanca]

They don't sit still for long! Hard to capture. Well done

[Beth]

Beautiful capture of the hoverfly. I would have called it a bee. I can't imagine so many different species.of these. Nature is amazing.

[Fisher Family]

@bruni @seattlite @shannejw @carolmw @ninaganci @elouiselily @peadar @pyrrhula @stevepam @kwind @kjarn @sangwann @casablanca @vernabeth

Once again a massive thank you for the great response to this shot, your comments and favs are very much appreciated!

Ian