The unknown insect by iaacf

Photography • Macro • posted on Jul 14, 2005

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Today I took this picture of an insect. Is it a hoverfly, is it a bee.. I don't know yet..Maybe someone knows what this is.. Enmos maybe ? And Enmos (Jeroen)probably did !! He cannot identify the insect 100% sure, but he now thinks of Erastalis pertinax which is a hoverfly. Thanks for all your comments so far and for your efforts to identify the insect. Canon EOS 350D

Comments (21)

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astro66

1:21PM | Thu, 14 July 2005

I was going to upload a shot just like this, I'm glad didn't though... this is so much better than my effort, lol. I'm pretty certain this is a bee btw. :))

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kimariehere

1:31PM | Thu, 14 July 2005

remarkable clarity and wow look at those wings .. brilliant work!! WOW!

WonderfulCreation

1:41PM | Thu, 14 July 2005

It's a beauty anyway :) Nice sharp, nice colors!

jared99

1:46PM | Thu, 14 July 2005

Super sharp. Fantastic image!

thevolunteer

1:51PM | Thu, 14 July 2005

Great clarity on this shot. I believe it is a bee also. Fantabulous shot. Aloha

pimbotin

2:07PM | Thu, 14 July 2005

Hoverfly, I think. But I'm far to be sure...! Anyway, your shot is damned good...

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GiMi53

2:15PM | Thu, 14 July 2005

Bumble-bee, I think... but like PIMBO, I'm far from sure....(Indeed, Jeroen may help...) And I agree for the photo : Excellent macro ! :~)

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Lary

2:38PM | Thu, 14 July 2005

Excellent macro indeed! I like this little bee

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jcv2

4:03PM | Thu, 14 July 2005

Fantastic capture of this bug on the flower! Jeroen will certainly know it! Excellent work!

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Enmos

4:39PM | Thu, 14 July 2005

Wow great capture Oskar !! Marvelous job here, excellent detail and dof !! :o) Its a hoverfly alright, seems to be the same one as in your pic "Taking off" :o) It is of the 'Eristalis' genus, which are called Droneflies. There are some very similar droneflies that are difficult to tell apart, but i am tempted to say that this is 'Eristalis tenax' though :o)

uniquedreamer

5:36PM | Thu, 14 July 2005

Super Macro shot, nice detail,clarity and DOF.. V

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danob

5:52PM | Thu, 14 July 2005

Yes it a Hover but need to see the top to be sure it is what Jeroen says as these have a V mark on the back. Super shot!

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Margana

6:03PM | Thu, 14 July 2005

Excellent macro shot!A lovely composition as well.How fortunate that there are such experts at RR to ask such things!

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erskogly

8:37PM | Thu, 14 July 2005

Excellent macro - high level of detail, the wings look fantastic. Very nice!

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watapki66

11:43PM | Thu, 14 July 2005

Wonderful macro, excellent detai;!

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WandM

1:40AM | Fri, 15 July 2005

Good job, very good!

Pierre59

2:17AM | Fri, 15 July 2005

Excellente macro, bravo !!! V

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ShadowDN1

3:29AM | Fri, 15 July 2005

excellent macro shot

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Kristanene

1:52PM | Fri, 15 July 2005

Gorgeous macro!! It looks so fuzzy! Great job!

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tizjezzme

6:00PM | Fri, 15 July 2005

Wow, well whatever it is (I'd call it a bee, but hey, what do I know LOL), its WONDERFUL... Beautiful closeup of this critter. (I think macro's of insects are so KOOL)

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