Hoverfly Mimicry #1 by Enmos
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Thanks for viewing !! :o)
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Ok, i decided to teach you guys and girls a lesson
i hope you'll never forget !! hehehe ;o)
I noticed that a lot of people dont know the difference
between hoverflies, wasps, bees and bumblebees.
That has got to change... dont mind my arrogance here
please lol
Today's image is a HOVERFLY. Some hoverflies mimic wasps,
while others mimic bees or bumblebees.
Batesian mimicry in which a harmless hoverfly is coloured
like an unpleasant wasp in order to confuse a predator.
A predator that has tried to eat a wasp will avoid the hoverfly.
Imitation of one species (or group of species) by another.
The most common form is Batesian mimicry, where the mimic
resembles a model that is poisonous or unpleasant to eat,
and has aposematic, or warning, coloration; the mimic thus
benefits from the fact that predators have learned to avoid
the model. Hoverflies that resemble bees or wasps are an
example. Appearance is usually the basis for mimicry, but
calls, songs, scents, and other signals can also be mimicked.
In Mullerian mimicry, two or more equally poisonous or
distasteful species have a similar colour pattern, thereby
reinforcing the warning each gives to predators. In some cases,
mimicry is not for protection, but allows the mimic to prey on,
or parasitize, the model.
The difference between the hoverflies and the wasps, bees
or bumblebees they mimic is that the hoverflies have only
got one pair of wings. Also they hover as their name would
suggest. They also have a more flattened abdomen. They dont
have the large mouthparts of wasps or bees either. Hoverflies
that mimic wasps do not have the taille wasps have.
I dont know how to explain it better, its best if you just
look and learn the difference. If you are really interested
look up 'mimicry' on the net to learn more :o)
Here is a link to an image of a wasp i uploaded some time
ago, is you'll see the differences are obvious. Wasp
Hope you like :o)
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Thanks for all your wonderful comments on
my last upload, "Rotting-stripped-and-half-eaten-away-tree Texture" !!
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Many thanks,
Jeroen
Comments (53)
WonderfulCreation
Nice shot (though my father already tought me that :P) I got to start testing my new macro lens as well.. thanks for the motivation :)
Sekadhar
Fantastic as always! Excellent shot!*****!
marybelgium
another fantastic macro shot! I love the tones !V
Zacko
Impressive macro, filled with so rich colours. Crisp and clear...simply PERFECT!!!!!! I hate wasps but you managed to make em look beautiful. Well done!!! Have a great day #:o) .......edited: FORGIVE ME!!!!!! Okay so its a hoverfly is it, LMAO!!! Well, what did you expect keeping your text that tiny, LOL. Thanks for the IM, bro!!!!!! ;o)
pimbotin
Yeaahh! Your specialty! I like it, especially when you give us those lessons. Excellent work, dear!
Ikarius
Thx for that lesson! I like them much, because they are not as much importunate as flies, but cautious and canny. And if you show them not to disturb they leave immediately. Very clear and beautiful shot.
sharky_
Very nice, very smooth and excellent information. Love it! Aloha
danob
Hehe yeah mind you some are not so easy to identify but great tips here mate!! And needless to say fab photography!
Raven_427
Sorry for not listening your lesson g .. i couldn't get my eyes from that ... insect. :-) Wonderful capture Enmos - never seen them with red at their abdomen. Looks great in all the yellow. And of course, thanks for the trivia!!
Mimey
Excellent macro, wonderful springtime impression and beautiful colored
parb1194
Super macro.....great color and detail. Fantastic and thanks for the commentary. ;o)
Nasht
no need to say that again but... you're the macro-master pal!!! Thanks for the interesting lesson too! ;)
KiwiMiss
beautiful and clear. excellent macro
M_Moraitis
Thank you for the lesson Dear Jeroen. :)) As to me, an insect is an insect. lol. However, this is a beautiful capture...I definitely love the yellows and greens. Yum.
escafeld
What was it you just said, would you like to repeat that? :) Seriously that's a very interesting piece of information. I think I once read that Hoverflies have delta wings and wasps don't will someone clarify please? Brilliant shot!
danculik
very good moment and DOF
DELMUR
ce chaton de saule est une pure merveille !!
Chaos911
fantastic macro shot!!!
sadlers5
thanks for the lesson and its a great shot as well! :)
soulofharmony
interesting information didnt realise abou thte poison etc.. excellent macro sublime full of colour adding to this whole composition absolutely superb mr enmos... hugsssssss :)...)
dtp
thwnks 4 d lesson nice spciemine
Valentin
Fabulous macro shot! And thanks for the lesson!
Lalani
Beautiful bee..... ;)
TwoPynts
Thanks for the edifying lesson...and the wonderfully colorful example. Nicely done!
Tedz
I recall this Lesson long ago...and I remembered...fine Image!
diomedes66
Magnificent macro! Wonderfully detailed bug :-) BraVo!
Ti-Paul
That is one heck of a close-up my friend! So clear that it want to fly out of my monitor!Great shot,and very well detail informations! Thanks for take the time!
RedundantlyAbundant
Wonderfully bright, colourful and clear composition! I sometimes think that only those who actually have an interest will be able to discern between these winged creatures. Some of my friends just look at all of my bug shots in disgust...without truly looking at the shot. Thanks so much for the links in your comment to my Bee Fly. You have a true passion and talent that I can appreciate. :)
francinechristophe
Superb macro, colours an enchantment... but how I would have liked the text with a larger print !!! (I wish one could choose the size) It was so interesting. I think most people dont know much about insects. You make us love them (except spiders LOL) Now this is the question at 500 $ : do you find all these little creatures in the Netherlands ?
Zabeth
I hate insects but I love your macro!.... I sometimes shot insects, but I'm not sure about putting them into my gallerie :-S Your shot is super!