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Photography • Macro • posted on May 17, 2007

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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)

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Xantipa

9:51AM | Thu, 17 May 2007

Excellent capture...superb macro...+5

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Janiss

9:54AM | Thu, 17 May 2007

Excellent macro!

nivekkev

10:17AM | Thu, 17 May 2007

What, are you kidding my? He dropped by to pose...

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tizjezzme

10:18AM | Thu, 17 May 2007

Awwww, he wanted to play Pantomimes!!! :))) I hope you played along :) lol Actually, I run from these things (when I dont have the camera!) they give me the creeps, but this is one awesome macro!

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PositivelyCreative

10:22AM | Thu, 17 May 2007

Wonderful caption, wonderful photo. What kinda bug is that thing?

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Luka_30

10:52AM | Thu, 17 May 2007

As long as he means talking... Excellent capture!

Kuiski

10:54AM | Thu, 17 May 2007

Its a nice macro Richard. Good work!

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angelbearzs

11:17AM | Thu, 17 May 2007

that is very cute!!!:)

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MagikUnicorn

11:33AM | Thu, 17 May 2007

You can see the bug look at me :) A W E S O M E

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foxxmulder70

12:18PM | Thu, 17 May 2007

Wonderful work!

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drifterlee

1:08PM | Thu, 17 May 2007

Awesome macro, Richard. Perhaps he wanted to converse about the state of the economy, LOL!

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Cosme..D..Churruca

1:09PM | Thu, 17 May 2007

A new one for me... cool creature Richard !

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carlx

1:29PM | Thu, 17 May 2007

Wonderful macro, Richard!!! Excellent composition and colors!!!

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awadissk

1:43PM | Thu, 17 May 2007

Fantastic work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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DennisReed

1:52PM | Thu, 17 May 2007

LOL! I've had a few people that tend to Buzz in my ear as well! ;) Awesome fellow & capture!

BibbyBear

2:01PM | Thu, 17 May 2007

He could have been asking which was his best profile?? Excellent macro with such amazing details. xx

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annie5

2:08PM | Thu, 17 May 2007

Superb macro shot! I like the contrast with the green :)

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DanB-Creations

2:28PM | Thu, 17 May 2007

Very beautiful image! Very nice work!

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1010

2:43PM | Thu, 17 May 2007

And you hung around to snap a photo??? I would have been longgggggggg gone!!! lol Excellent macro!

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Thelby

3:01PM | Thu, 17 May 2007

Looks like he could hurt!!!! BZZZZzzzzzzZZZZZZZzzzzzz!!! Very Cool Shot!!!!

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Dinhi

3:17PM | Thu, 17 May 2007

He had me fooled Richard, and without your explanation I would have commented you were too close! Excellent shot, and thank you for the history, what an amazing fly! [=

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drag

4:20PM | Thu, 17 May 2007

ooh, he is quite wicked looking. Excellent macro Richard.

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LudyMelltSekher

4:59PM | Thu, 17 May 2007

@>---Hello my dear friend, Precious and brilliant Phography.Impressive!! Congratulations!! All you artwork is Very Beautiful!! (I could not have come because I am very, very sick) It is a real pleasure to visit your gallery A million stars from me. ** (Thanks you very much for the nice comments,they are very estimated for my) Have a wonderful Thursday,Hug and kiss in Your sweet heart. Luminous Blessings Ludy--<--<@

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shadownet

5:25PM | Thu, 17 May 2007

There again, the two front legs going up like that might just mean he's looking for a hand out! Another very interesting bug. You would love Louisiana, we have bugs here even the scientist don't know. Personally, I think some of them are aliens mimicking insects. :O)

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rainbows

6:05PM | Thu, 17 May 2007

A wonderful capture, dear Richard!! A little big eeekkk for me :-) I am a coward, scared of bugs.. I do not kill them ever :-) I just run away, very quickly!! Happy night. Hugs and kisses. Diane.

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bpclarke

6:16PM | Thu, 17 May 2007

Excellent caputre. Love the details in this macro. Bunny

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pops

7:52PM | Thu, 17 May 2007

great photo Richard

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three_grrr

8:19PM | Thu, 17 May 2007

Well of course he's informing you which is his good side, I hope you were able to figure that out. He's a very handsoem fellow. These guys who are into mimicry are very intersting guys!

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npauling

8:27PM | Thu, 17 May 2007

A lovely shot of a bright little critter. Amazing how they mimic the bee and wasp, not the sting I hope. We don't have these little fellows so it is great to hear about them. Thankyou.

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