I'm not an expert for insects, Birgitta, but as far as I know you shot a insect called hoverfly. Hoverflies are harmless to most other animals despite their mimicry of more dangerous wasps and bees, which serves to ward off predators. Regards from "early fall" Germany, Uwe.
Yep, that is a hoverfly! We've had a great number of them here in England this summer, but they went very suddenly with the first cold night, poor things. The bees are also gone. Sad ... but they will be back next year.
Beautiful macro!
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Spelndid macro - these insects are great to watch, but hard to photograph.
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What an extraordinary shot!!
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Great capture, Birgitta!
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Fantastic macro shot! Now this little bee is a giant!
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ReplyDeleteGreat photo, lovely colours!
ReplyDeleteFantastic macro!
ReplyDeleteSuper fin bild! Vingarna är så vackra.
ReplyDeleteDramatic detail in this stunning macro of bee and flower.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shot of the bee fly. The detail is incredible!
ReplyDeleteJust great! I will miss the humming of the bees during winter!
ReplyDeleteI'm not an expert for insects, Birgitta, but as far as I know you shot a insect called hoverfly. Hoverflies are harmless to most other animals despite their mimicry of more dangerous wasps and bees, which serves to ward off predators.
ReplyDeleteRegards from "early fall" Germany, Uwe.
That's a wonderful shot.
ReplyDeleteWow!!! That's really close!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful observation of the nature:) Greetings
ReplyDeleteYep, that is a hoverfly! We've had a great number of them here in England this summer, but they went very suddenly with the first cold night, poor things. The bees are also gone. Sad ... but they will be back next year.
ReplyDeleteIt's a stunning photo!
Una macro excepcional, con una nitidez y un color bellisimos
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Excelente macro....
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Excelente macro....
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We call that a hoverfly
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