the bored visitor by Richardphotos
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Description
I was tending to the roses when this fellow came by. he was bored and just wanted to talk, but I had no idea to what he was saying
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
thanks for viewing and any comments
Comments (78)
Zorg1955
May be he said "Go ahead and shot me now" ...Excellent macro !
Bossie_Boots
Oh wow now he is beautiful wicked capture !!!
Hendesse
What an impressive insect. Excellent capture, great details!!
B_PEACOCK
Looks awesome .VEry clear close up Richard
lior
Stunning macro!
babuci
Perhaps just said... thanks to look after the nice rose garden. Great macro, can see details well!
tallpindo
I remember learning the orders insecta(six legged), arachnida(eight legged), lepidoptera(butterflies), hymenoptera (wasps, hornets bees). This one looks like a hymenoptera so I assume it has a stinger or can bite venomously though it's color and translucency is foreign to my novice eye. A new experience for me with enough description in my memory to hold without touching.
mapps
Beautiful :-)
NekhbetSun
Probably "where's the best place to sting you" :o) Awesome macro...you can even see the little dots in his eyes...I guess they're pupils ? ~ Hugs ~
alhak
he does look like he is twiddling his thumbs....lol excellent pic
saretta
Wonderful macro,splendid details!!!:-)
claude19
You don't be afraid by this flying creature, which talk to you ?
Denys234
Beautiful little beastie isn't he...Well done!
chrissy16
Beautiful!!
VDH
Impressive macro! Nice colors!!Excellent!!
wishes3d
What an amazing shot! Impressive!!!
Bampster
Another super shot- your insect photos are rivaling your fantastic flower images- these have to be the very best I have seen anywhere- excellence!!!
justnew
A super detailed capture Richard, most excellent.
jadench
Excellent capture. Great macro
2Loose2Trek
What a beautifully done macro!
mojo1917
nice shot, the colors of the bug are interesting, nice contrast with the leaf.
MrsLubner
Stellar macro. Good focus and color.
jif3d
I think he's saying "can you give me a hand cleaning my antennae, Richard ?" but then again. I don't speak fluent BUG ! kool macro. ~Cheers~ :o)
Fred255
Not too sure I would want to have much to do with him, he looks like he could give a nasty bite!
hipps13
love the colors so bright and cheerful nice work
RobyHermida
Very beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Roby ;O)
Maori
Beautiful!!!!!
prionbrain
Haha:)) Very very cool!!! I love the eyes of this thing:))!
sharky_
I wonder if the faith of this bored visitor will be the same as the honey bees. Beautiful capture. Aloha
Ionel
Excellent macro! :)