Syrphid fly Temnostoma by Richardphotos

Photography • Animals • posted on Jun 11, 2006

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Description

The syrphidae are famous for their bee and wasp mimickry, but this fly goes the extra mile - it uses its front legs to mimic the jointed wasp antennae of the Vespids. When the fly lands, it hold its front legs up in front of its face and waves them about. The effect is really quite convincing when you see one strike the pose. Also, the clouded leading edge of the wing mimics the appearance of wasp wings http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Syrphid_fly_Temnostoma.jpg http://www.cirrusimage.com/fly_syrphid_Temnostoma.htm I shot these in my garden yesterday morning. I think there was a female and two much larger males trying to court her thanks for viewing and comments. canon rebel xt and I used 3 different lenses including Sigma 105 macro

Comments (33)

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Dynazty

12:58AM | Sun, 11 June 2006

WOW!!! Awesome Detail!!........=]

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Zacko

1:09AM | Sun, 11 June 2006

Fascinating reading and even more fascinating shots. That bottom one is incredible. Awesome stuff Richard. Have a great day. #:O)

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IsTLionK

1:23AM | Sun, 11 June 2006

Nice commentary of the phote .. I don't know if it is just me, but I currently can't see any image in renderocity .. Figured it must be a problem with there server .. but now I don't know.. From the description of the photo Rick, Sound really interesting .. Keep it up. :O)

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Digimon

1:32AM | Sun, 11 June 2006

Would have fooled me!! Swat Get away!! Swat Hehe, just kidding! Great series of shots, the macros are crisp!!!

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Syltermermaid

1:52AM | Sun, 11 June 2006

I got stung by a Wasp last year and it was really not funny, so I would had never left this fly near to me and would have missed all the details. Thanks for showing!!! Hugs Ute

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soffy

2:41AM | Sun, 11 June 2006

fantastic macro shots of these beautiful creatures,excellently done Richard****

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VDH

3:12AM | Sun, 11 June 2006

Great composition! Superb macro shots! Excellent Richard!!!!***)

wannes

3:13AM | Sun, 11 June 2006

Amazing macro capture!!! Excellent!

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Anain

3:58AM | Sun, 11 June 2006

Fantastic macro Richard!!! Excellent as always!!! Hugs. Ana.

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cosmoz

4:42AM | Sun, 11 June 2006

This is super well done! Amazing how you have taken this and made such an informiative piece out of it. The details of your text and excellent graphic are very illuminating!

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1010

5:42AM | Sun, 11 June 2006

Wow, they would fool me, how did you do that? Hold one on your hand and shoot the camera for that awesome shot Richard?? Excellent!

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tallpindo

6:39AM | Sun, 11 June 2006

You have a sharp eye and a keen researcher's mind. Wildlife of all types amazes us with the diversity nearby.

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awadissk

6:51AM | Sun, 11 June 2006

Fantastic image very well done!!!!!!!!!!!!

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miladyblu

7:45AM | Sun, 11 June 2006

Ciao!WOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!Absolutely SUPERB macros!!!All these shots are of breathtaking beauty and perfections!!Stunning details and splendid colors!!You made a big masterpiece my dearest friend Richard!!Congratulations!!Really well done!!V!!Thank you for sharing this excellent work!!I wish you a happy sunday!Big hugs!!

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Bampster

8:23AM | Sun, 11 June 2006

Fantastic! I am totally amazed at the quality of detail in your photos. I have never seen anything quite like it, even in the scientific books that depict close-up images. Your images have a quality of colour and detail that brings the image into the realm of Fine Art.And last, but not least, you have a real top class style.

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Maori

10:30AM | Sun, 11 June 2006

Absolutely amazing photography as always! Excellent, Richard !!!!

XoxoTree

10:48AM | Sun, 11 June 2006

Beautiful shots!!!So clean and clear ! :)

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hotracer2

10:51AM | Sun, 11 June 2006

Excellent macro, great detail:):):)

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jocko500

1:58PM | Sun, 11 June 2006

I did not know that. lol those some very good shots here

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kimariehere

2:01PM | Sun, 11 June 2006

wow exceptional macros here .. beautiful work love your collage !! ...

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claudialee

3:03PM | Sun, 11 June 2006

The photos were really amazing and the commentary excellent. What a great set of pictures. Since I don't know a thing about bugs, it would certainly fool me. This is great. HUGS!!!

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rainbows

3:50PM | Sun, 11 June 2006

Incredible shots, Richard!! Marvellous work. I am sorry, I am itching looking. Better not linger that long tonight. Full moon hugs, for you ;-) Kind Sir.

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