the bored visitor by Richardphotos
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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
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Comments (78)
Fantastic insect Richard! Great capture and awesome contrast, BootsieBabe
Excellent!!
Excellent!!
Great shot!!!
Excellent clarity here Richard. This little mite looks quite dangerous, or is it all bluff? lol Exellent capture Sir! Steve :o)
fantastic details and macro,very beautiful shot Richard,excellent***********
SUPERB macro !!!!!
Beautiful :)
Excellent work!
It must be bug week,lol seen a few on here today wonderful capture richard:
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! :-)
fantastic shot! Great macro capture!
Uih this insect looks really scary! LOL An excellent macro capture!!!
you as skilled with photo nature as knowledges of nature, wow this is cool
Om my, what a courios visitor. Great shot!!!!
Good photo Richard, hard to get the complete insect in focus. thanx ;-)
Beautiful as always...Hugs
Again great insect picture I don't see this many insects In Wisconsin