Myathropa florea by durleybeachbum
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Description
This handsome hoverfly is very similar in many ways to another species commonly known as a Drone-fly, which was also feeding on the Ageratums.
These flowers have proved to be very popular and I shall definitely grow them again next year.

Comments (26)
Amazing capture Andrea. God Bless.
Wonderful photography Andrea.
Absolutely suoerbly!!!!!!Bravissimo!:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
Wonderful clarity, great shot.
beautifully captured
Wow this is a superb close up and i can count the hair's on this one fantastic.
Gorgeous macro work on this handsome little guy. Love how clear it is
Wonderful shot Andrea. Another popular one is Rose bay willow herb, but very invasive as I am sure you know.
Wonderful closeup!!
What a hairy fringe he has all around his bottom! Lovely shot!
The details are stunning in full view!
Super cool. I thank you for this one. Great on your part. 5+!!!
Outstanding detail & beautiful color work...
this micro is very good
You take so lovely macros, Andrea. This is so beautiful.
Fantastic details, superb macro. Wonderful bright colours!
Top Class! A superb macro shot.
Awesome macro shot Andrea. So nice you have found a flower of interest to attract these beautiful flies. Sounds like you will have them return next Summer too.
Superlative colors, composition, focus, textures and patterns in this, one more masterpiece to add to your already stunning insect-on-flora series, A.
What vibrant colors you captured here great image and pic Hugs Susan~
I think that this is your best Hoverfly photo to date. Excellent photo and a magnificent zoom!
Better and better. I've changed my mind. Never send your pictures to National Geographic. Once they found that you had taken these with a little DMC and captured better images than they do with their equipment costing ten of thousands they would probably hand themselves. Just trying to save lives.
wonderful insect shot, great colors and details
Gorgeous color and detail. Superb work!
Really a beauty.
beauty!!