I recently learned about these insects from an on-line friend. They aren't bees, but flies. You can tell by the big fly-like eyes they have. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoverfly .. They are called Flower Flies of Hover flies or syrphid flies. They feed on nectar or pollen and look like bees to scare a predator away. Some of large and some are very tiny.... Michelle
Exquisite photo, Birgitta! I hope you are doing well and enjoying the warmer months :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous image and I love your header shot! Have a happy day and week ahead!
ReplyDeleteOh my! That's a fantastic image.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely!
ReplyDeleteExcellent macro images!
Thank you for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/06/in-memoriam-ling.html
Boa tarde, linda imagem com captação macro, está maravilhosa na cor e nos detalhes.
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Så vackert ,kram Nette
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful close up.
ReplyDeleteAmazing photographs. The bees are slightly different from those in this country but the effect against the lacy flowers is super. Well done.
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magnificently captured.
ReplyDeleteBEE-autiful Birgitta!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pic, sharp as tack on the detail.
ReplyDeletenice picture. well framed also.
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a lovely lovely macro; have a good Tuesday
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More beautiful photos. It's a superb macro.
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Very nicely captured indeed.
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, wow! And, wow!
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Wow! Excellent shot!
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Super!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully captured.
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WOW! This is stunning! Excellent pic.
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I recently learned about these insects from an on-line friend. They aren't bees, but flies. You can tell by the big fly-like eyes they have. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoverfly .. They are called Flower Flies of Hover flies or syrphid flies. They feed on nectar or pollen and look like bees to scare a predator away. Some of large and some are very tiny.... Michelle
ReplyDeleteYou can have right about this :)
DeleteSo lovely and summery!
ReplyDeleteI thought they were bees sure look like the same we have in Canada. Ours are in a hive.
ReplyDeleteWe call them humming bees. Many people get stung by them. Let me tell you. Ouch!