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Bee Mimicing Hoverfly

Photography Insects posted on Jun 25, 2015
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I thought I was taking a picture of a bee -- I didn't notice till I saw it on my computer that it a hoverfly that mimics a bee. Try zoom for detail. Thanks very much for your views and comments.

Comments (17)


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bodo_56

9:43AM | Thu, 25 June 2015

I saw hoverflies mimicing wasps but never one like this - great capture of this little impostor!

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kenmo

11:09AM | Thu, 25 June 2015

Your macro photos of some of the best on Renderosity....and always a viewing pleasure....

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Juliette.Gribnau

12:56PM | Thu, 25 June 2015

some critters are so clever ! great shot

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sossy

1:02PM | Thu, 25 June 2015

fascinating macro with marvelous details! ;o)

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jayfar

1:09PM | Thu, 25 June 2015

Great macroing Maria, I see it has a mite in its left 'arm' pit !!

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durleybeachbum

2:12PM | Thu, 25 June 2015

A terrific photograph.

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goodoleboy

7:52PM | Thu, 25 June 2015

Terrific composition of focus, patterns and textures in this macro, Maria.

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MrsRatbag

8:15PM | Thu, 25 June 2015

Your detail capture is astounding. Wonderful shot!

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kgb224

1:06AM | Fri, 26 June 2015

Amazing capture Maria. God bless.

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Hendesse

8:32AM | Fri, 26 June 2015

Fantastic macro, excellent details. The hoverflies here look very different like this.

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blinkings

5:35PM | Fri, 26 June 2015

Pin sharp macro Maria.

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irisinthespring

6:24PM | Fri, 26 June 2015

Cool capture!

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kaward

5:04AM | Sat, 27 June 2015

A top class macro shot! They are fascinating creatures! It seems to have an oversized head /small body design that I haven't seen before!

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X-PaX

5:52AM | Sat, 27 June 2015

Very nice macor of this hoverfly Maria. Well done.

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Richardphotos

9:51AM | Sat, 27 June 2015

insects are such diverse creatures. superb macro

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danapommet

10:06PM | Sat, 27 June 2015

A spectacular macro photo and amazing details in zoom!

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jgeorge

10:05AM | Sun, 19 July 2015

Well, it was because she's very clever in imitating a bee :-) Great macro anyway


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Photograph Details
F Numberf/7.1
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 70D
Shutter Speed1/50
ISO Speed640
Focal Length100

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