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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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BootsieBabe

9:20PM | Thu, 17 May 2007

Fantastic insect Richard! Great capture and awesome contrast, BootsieBabe

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TallPockets

11:18PM | Thu, 17 May 2007

Excellent!!

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angel_dust

11:25PM | Thu, 17 May 2007

Excellent!!

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Abatar

1:51AM | Fri, 18 May 2007

Great shot!!!

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STEVIEUKWONDER

3:00AM | Fri, 18 May 2007

Excellent clarity here Richard. This little mite looks quite dangerous, or is it all bluff? lol Exellent capture Sir! Steve :o)

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soffy

3:59AM | Fri, 18 May 2007

fantastic details and macro,very beautiful shot Richard,excellent***

bebert

4:35AM | Fri, 18 May 2007

SUPERB macro !!!!!

Valerie-Ducom

6:54AM | Fri, 18 May 2007

Beautiful :)

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irakika

7:32AM | Fri, 18 May 2007

Excellent work!

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evielouise

9:33AM | Fri, 18 May 2007

It must be bug week,lol seen a few on here today wonderful capture richard:

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maggiemai

10:33PM | Fri, 18 May 2007

hehehe ... I love that he wanted to talk to you.. LOL Richard. I thought it was a bee!! Very interesting character here..and another terrific shot! :-)

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